Penguins Overcome Rangers 5-2, Crosby Hits Milestones
Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust score twice in a crucial win, while Crosby ties with legends in career achievements.
- Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers, each scoring twice.
- The win at Madison Square Garden ends the Rangers' five-game winning streak and marks Pittsburgh's first victory in New York after four consecutive losses.
- Crosby reaches significant career milestones, including his 997th assist and 587th goal, tying him with hockey legends for seasons averaging a point per game.
- Despite the victory, the Penguins still face the possibility of missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year, a first during Crosby's career.
- The Rangers remain atop the Metropolitan Division, three points ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes, despite the loss.