Crosby Ties Lemieux's Penguins Assist Record

Sidney Crosby matched Mario Lemieux's franchise record for the most assists in Pittsburgh Penguins history, achieving 1,033 assists during a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Crosby's performance, which included a goal and three assists, has been pivotal in revitalizing the Penguins' season, helping them climb towards a playoff position after a challenging start. He expressed humility about equaling Lemieux's record, emphasizing his surprise and gratitude at being mentioned alongside such a Hall of Famer. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan praised Crosby, asserting his place among the greatest NHL players, alongside Lemieux. The Flyers struggled against the Penguins' aggressive play, with Crosby's line proving particularly dominant. The Penguins have now won nine of their last 13 games, reflecting Crosby's ongoing elite performance in his 20th NHL season.