Sidney Crosby Becomes Penguins' All-Time Leading Scorer

In a historic moment for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist during a 4-3 shootout win against the Montreal Canadiens. This achievement occurred on December 22, 2025, as Crosby, who started the game one point behind Lemieux, now boasts 645 goals and 1,079 assists for a total of 1,724 points over 1,387 games, moving him past Lemieux for eighth in NHL history.

Crosby's milestone goal came when he tipped a shot from Erik Karlsson, and he then extended the record with a power-play assist that led to a goal by Rickard Rakell. After the goal, a congratulatory video message from Lemieux was played, praising Crosby's impact on the game.

Crosby's record-breaking night also saw him surpass Phil Esposito for ninth in even-strength goals and tie Adam Oates for eighth in assists in NHL history. The Penguins celebrated this significant achievement, which comes at a pivotal time as they strive for playoff contention this season, with Crosby already marking his 18th season with at least 20 goals.

According to ESPN, Crosby's career highlights include leading the Penguins to three Stanley Cup championships and being a two-time Conn Smythe Trophy winner, reflecting his status as one of the greatest players in NHL history.