Sidney Crosby Breaks Penguins Assists Record Held by Mario Lemieux

Crosby recorded his 1,034th career assist during a win over the Islanders, surpassing Lemieux to become Pittsburgh’s all-time leader in assists.

Sidney Crosby achieved his 1,034th career assist in a game against the New York Islanders, breaking Mario Lemieux's franchise record for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The milestone assist came on a power-play goal by Michael Bunting in the second period, prompting a standing ovation from the Pittsburgh crowd.
Crosby is now 12th on the NHL's all-time assists list, with only three players—Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky, and Steve Yzerman—having more assists with a single team.
Lemieux congratulated Crosby, calling him an amazing player and expressing optimism for more achievements during Crosby’s career.
At age 37, Crosby continues to perform at an elite level, recently signing a contract extension that ensures he remains with the Penguins for three more seasons.