Penguins forward Sidney Crosby surpasses Mario Lemieux as franchise's career leader in assists
Forward Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,034th career assist and surpassed former teammate Mario Lemieux as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time leader in assists during a game against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday.
The Penguins’ current captain recorded a primary assist on a power-play goal by forward Michael Bunting at 1:36 of the second period. That score supplied the Penguins with a 2-0 lead.
SIDNEY STANDS ALONE!
Congratulations on becoming the Penguins' all-time assist leader, Captain ???? pic.twitter.com/TLRYFq70hH
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 29, 2024
Crosby achieved the mark in 1,310 games. Lemieux, the Penguins’ previous captain, appeared in 915 contests during his spectacular career.
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