Crosby Breaks Penguins Assist Record in Win

Sidney Crosby has surpassed Mario Lemieux to become the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time assist leader, marking a historic moment during the Penguins' 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Crosby achieved his 1,034th assist with a pass to Michael Bunting for a power-play goal, placing him 12th in NHL history for assists and fourth for assists with a single team. Despite being behind 3-0, the Islanders rallied with two goals from Anders Lee, but ultimately fell short. Lemieux, in a congratulatory statement, praised Crosby's accomplishment and expressed optimism for his future achievements. Crosby's milestone further solidifies his Hall of Fame credentials, as he continues to close in on more of Lemieux's records. The Penguins, now fourth in their division, continue to battle through an inconsistent season.