Penguins captain Sidney Crosby sets NHL single-franchise assists record
The gist
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby set the NHL single-franchise assist record at 1,112, passing Ray Bourque.
The 39-year-old's milestone came in a 5-4 loss, with Pittsburgh's season struggles unresolved.
How it unfolded
- Oct 16, 2026Reports say Crosby will return next year but has still not signed a contract extension.
- Oct 31, 2026A first-period assist on Erik Karlsson's power-play goal against the Montreal Canadiens gave Crosby 1,112 assists with one franchise, passing Ray Bourque's 1,111.
- Oct 31, 2026Crosby added another assist and a goal, but the Penguins lost 5-4 at Bell Centre in Montreal; his three points tied Marcel Dionne for sixth on the all-time scoring list at 1,771.
Key terms
- NHL
- A professional ice hockey league in North America with teams in the US and Canada, considered the top league in the sport.
- power-play goal
- A period in team sports when one team has a numerical advantage in players, usually because the opponent committed a rule violation.
Source: Wikipedia