Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reached another historic milestone on Saturday, moving into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. In a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, the 39-year-old forward recorded the 1,772nd point of his illustrious career, surpassing Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne.
The milestone was achieved during a productive night for the Penguins, who managed to snap a four-game losing streak. Crosby’s historic point came on a goal that was initially credited to teammate Evgeni Malkin before being corrected by league officials. The captain later added an empty-net goal to seal the win for Pittsburgh, bringing his total career points to 1,773.
Reflecting on the team’s approach during their recent struggles, Crosby noted, “You just got to try to win a game,” emphasizing the importance of focusing on the immediate task rather than the long-term standings. The Penguins relied on a balanced offensive effort, with Tommy Novak also contributing two goals to support the team’s effort in California.
Crosby, who was the first overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft, continues to defy age-related expectations. Having already passed Joe Thornton for seventh on the all-time assists list earlier this season, he remains a cornerstone of the Penguins’ lineup. With this latest achievement, he now sets his sights on Ron Francis, who sits fifth on the all-time list with 1,798 points.
The victory provides a much-needed morale boost for Pittsburgh, which entered the contest looking to recover from a difficult stretch of play. Rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov played a pivotal role in the win, securing his first victory of the season while facing significant pressure from the Kings’ offense. As the season progresses, the hockey world continues to watch as Crosby climbs higher into the ranks of the greatest players in league history, maintaining his reputation for consistent, high-level production well into the later stages of his career.