Perhaps that’s why the topic was on the minds of multiple readers when this week’s call for mailbag questions went out. There were also queries on all kinds of different Olympic themes, plus Patrik Laine’s future, the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning, Sidney Crosby trade watch, the NHL’s next big prankster and much more.

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.

PITTSBURGH -- PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his fourth goal and Kris Letang became the 20th defenseman in NHL history to reach 600 career assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Crosby notched his 497th multi-point game against the Florida Panthers, which is now tied for the franchise record. It's only a matter of time before Crosby secures his 498th multi-point game and has the record for himself. His 497 multi-point games are also tied with Lemieux for the sixth-most in NHL history.

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

What slow start for Sidney Crosby? The Pittsburgh Penguins captain had five points in a recent three-game road trip and now shows seven points in six games. Crosby, 38, has averaged better than a point per game for every season since he joined the NHL in 2005-06.

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