Overview

• Sidney Crosby surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record by securing his 20th NHL season averaging at least one point per game, a feat unmatched in league history.
• Crosby achieved the milestone with his 80th point of the season, scored in the first period of a 7-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on March 27, 2025.
• The record-breaking goal was assisted by Rickard Rakell, with Crosby skillfully converting a pass using his skate and stick in a single motion.
• The Penguins, now six points out of a playoff spot with eight games left, face a likely third consecutive postseason absence despite Crosby’s strong individual performance.
• Crosby’s achievement highlights his consistency over 20 seasons, particularly in a lower-scoring era, and coincides with Alex Ovechkin nearing Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.