Penguins forward Sidney Crosby surpasses Mario Lemieux as franchise’s career leader in assists

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby skates during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh.

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!

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— 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.