Paul Maurice must have known what he was doing when speaking of Sidney Crosby’s iconic duo, amid rumors of a trade to join Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby reached the biggest possible milestone as a member of the franchise, further cementing his legacy in Pittsburgh. The Penguins superstar became the franchise’s all-time points leader — regular season and playoffs combined — during Tuesday’s 5–1 win over the Vancouver Canucks at PPG Paints Arena.

Sidney Crosby took time to recognize Jaromir Jagr after the former Pittsburgh Penguins forward released his new autobiography.

Crosby scored in a third straight game Tuesday to reach 1,896 points (700 goals, 1,196 assists) in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs, setting a Penguins record by passing Lemieux (1,895 points; 766 goals, 1,129 assists) for the seventh most total points all-time.

Sidney Crosby discussed the key factors behind the Pittsburgh Penguins’ strong start to the 2025–26 NHL season, offering insight into the team’s renewed chemistry and winning mentality.

Now, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is close to a major NHL milestone. At 38, he has 1,695 career points, and he needs just five more points to reach 1,700. If he does that, he will be joining an elite list of players, including Wayne Gretzky, Jaromir Jagr, Mark Messier, Gordie Howe, and Mario Lemieux etc.

Crosby and Malkin know this could be their final season together, and they're eager to help the Penguins exceed expectations.

Sidney Crosby continues to excel in his 21st NHL season, nearing the 1,700-point milestone. Despite his elite performance and proximity to legendary status, Crosby remains grounded, refusing to compare himself to hockey's greatest players.