Sidney Crosby Climbs NHL Scoring History
Sidney Crosby recorded 1,773 career points to pass Marcel Dionne for sixth place on the NHL all-time scoring list during a 5-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night, according to NHL.com.
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain scored two goals and reached 660 goals and 1,113 assists across his career. Dionne previously held the sixth-position milestone after playing 12 seasons with the Los Angeles franchise.
Veteran Forwards Drive Penguins Victory
Tommy Novak opened the scoring for Pittsburgh with two early goals in the first period, at 1:52 and 5:10, while Corey Perry at 9:55 and Egor Chinakhov on the power play at 19:31 added tallies to build a two-goal advantage before the first intermission. Alex Laferriere narrowed the deficit for the home side at 3:07 of the second period before Crosby restored the breathing room with a goal at 17:13, assisted by Malkin, to mark the difference on Saturday night, while the Penguins captain later added the 5-2 decisive empty-net goal at 18:44 of the third stanza with another helper from Malkin to seal the game.
Evgeni Malkin contributed three assists in the matchup, bringing his career total to 1,420 points to tie Adam Oates for 20th place on the NHL all-time scoring list, NHL.com reported. Defenseman Kris Letang added a pair of assists, marking the 37th time Crosby, Malkin, and Letang have all recorded at least two points in the same game.
Crosby Milestone Reaction
Increíble,
said Pittsburgh coach Dan Muse, praising Crosby’s latest milestone ascent in the record books, as reported by NHL.com.
What a night for Sidney Crosby. From passing Mr. King, Marcel Dionne, to putting the exclamation point on tonight’s game, the captain backed up his words. pic.twitter.com/gLBgImYM1Y
La verdad es que fue un poco más emocionante porque fue aquí,
Crosby stated regarding breaking the mark in Los Angeles.
Upcoming Match Schedule
The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at the Honda Center, carrying a 36-1-0 record into the contest when their three core veterans all record multiple points.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points does Sidney Crosby have after passing Marcel Dionne?
Sidney Crosby reached 1,773 career points, consisting of 660 goals and 1,113 assists, placing him alone in sixth on the NHL all-time points list according to NHL.com.
Who did Evgeni Malkin tie with his three assists against Los Angeles?
Evgeni Malkin matched Adam Oates at 1,420 career points, tying for the 20th position in NHL history after recording three assists in the Saturday night victory.
What is Pittsburgh’s record when Crosby, Malkin, and Letang all score multiple points?
The Penguins hold a 36-1-0 all-time record in games where Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang each record at least two points.
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