Sidney Crosby Ties Mario Lemieux's Penguins Assists Record in 7-3 Win Over Flyers

Crosby recorded a goal and three assists, matching Lemieux's franchise-leading 1,033 assists and contributing to Pittsburgh's strong offensive performance.

• Sidney Crosby now shares the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time assists record with Mario Lemieux at 1,033, ranking 12th in NHL history.
• Crosby also tied Lemieux for the most three-point games in franchise history with 183 such performances.
• The Penguins secured a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, fueled by Crosby's contributions and Michael Bunting's two-goal effort.
• Pittsburgh jumped to a 4-1 lead in the first period, with Crosby assisting on three of those goals, including a power-play goal by Philip Tomasino.
• The Penguins have won nine of their last 13 games, rebounding from a shutout loss to New Jersey, while the Flyers have dropped four of their last five games.

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