Sidney Crosby Becomes Penguins' All-Time Leading Scorer

Sidney Crosby became the all-time leading scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, surpassing Mario Lemieux's franchise record during a 4-3 shootout win against the Montreal Canadiens on December 22, 2025. Crosby achieved this milestone with a goal and an assist in the first period, bringing his career total to 1,724 points, which also moved him past Lemieux for eighth place on the NHL's all-time points list.

Crosby's first point of the night came when he tipped a shot from Erik Karlsson, tying Lemieux's record, and he then broke the record with a setup that led to a goal by Rickard Rakell. The celebration included a video message from Lemieux, who praised Crosby's career and impact on the game, highlighting their connection from when Crosby lived with him early in his career.

Crosby now has 645 goals and 1,079 assists in 1,387 games and is regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history. This achievement marks another significant milestone in a career that includes three Stanley Cups and numerous individual accolades.

As of this season, Crosby has 20 goals and 17 assists, continuing to play at an elite level at age 38, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.