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Dan Muse Reacts to Sidney Crosby Passing Penguins Icon

Dan Muse has been around plenty of great players during his coaching career. But watching Sidney Crosby pass Mario Lemieux to become the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer was something different.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 22

Insider Wonders If Sidney Crosby Making Penguins History Impacts His Future

Hockey fans were treated to a familiar scene on Sunday night: Sidney Crosby making history. A first-period goal off one of his patented net-front deflections tied Mario Lemieux for the most points in franchise history, and it didn’t take long for him to break it after that.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 22

After historic night, Penguins face sagging Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to snap a three-game losing streak Tuesday when they return home to face the Pittsburgh Penguins and their new franchise scoring leader Sidney Crosby.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Flamesnation / December 22

NHL Notebook: Sidney Crosby takes sole possession of most points in Penguins’ franchise history

Sidney Crosby is one of the best players of our generation. At the age of 38 years old, the Cole Harbour native continues to be one of the most productive players in National Hockey League history.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 22

Why Lemieux remains greatest Penguin despite Crosby's achievement

Why Mario Lemieux remains greatest Penguin despite Sidney Crosby's achievement

On Sunday, Crosby reached a cherished franchise milestone, passing Lemieux for the most total points in Penguins history.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Sidney Crosby Becomes the Pittsburgh Penguins’ All-Time Points Leader

On a night that felt inevitable yet still profound, Sidney Crosby officially claimed the top spot in Pittsburgh Penguins history. With a goal and an assist

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Sidney Crosby continues to leave a lasting legacy with the Penguins

One of the best players in the world continues to etch his name among the greatest to ever lace up their skates. On Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied and surpassed Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux for eighth all-time in NHL scoring, notching the 1,723rd and 1,724th points of his illustrious career.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 22

Around the NHL: Crosby passes Lemieux in record book, Flames haven’t discussed extension with Andersson

Welcome back to the holiday roster freeze edition of Around the NHL. We are creeping closer to the half-way mark of the 2025-26 season, and general managers throughout the league are well aware of what kind of product they’re working with this season.

Sidney Crosby News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Sidney Crosby’s Record-Breaking Night Ends Penguins Losing Streak

For the Pittsburgh Penguins, time works differently. Great players don’t just arrive, shine and leave. They stay. They grow older in the same colors, carry the same expectations, and slowly turn consistency into something historic.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Sidney Crosby Becomes Penguins All-Time Points Leader in Shootout Win Over Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens came into this game second in the Atlantic Division, and the Pittsburgh Penguins came into it two games out of a wild card spot.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Sidney Crosby breaks longtime Penguins franchise record

The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night was significant for several reasons

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / ESPN / December 21

Crosby leaps Lemieux as Pens' all-time top scorer

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, giving him 645 goals and 1,079 assists for 1,724 points in 1,387 games.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux for eighth in all-time NHL scoring

Sidney Crosby has made a habit out of creating history-making moments, and Sunday night was no different. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain recorded two

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Sidney Crosby Beats Mario Lemieux’s Record for Penguins Points

Tonight, Sidney Crosby, the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, just beat Mario Lemieux’s record for points in the Penguins franchise. By putting up two points tonight, he has now put up 1,724 points.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

Future Hall Of Famer Breaks Pittsburgh Penguins All-Time Points Record

One of the all-time greats, Sidney Crosby, has passed Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux for the franchise lead in points by a Pittsburgh Penguin. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby assisted on a goal against the Montreal Canadiens to pass Lemieux’s record of 1,723 points.

Sidney Crosby News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Canadiens Analyst Is Very Confident Sidney Crosby Will Be Traded

Sidney Crosby has been connected to the Montreal Canadiens his whole career, and that’s never going to change. Growing up as a die-hard Habs fan, his admiration for the team, the city, and the organization is no secret.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby could become all-time leading scorer in franchise history this weekend, set to pass legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux

Sidney Crosby could take advantage of his visit to Montreal on Saturday to become the all-time leading scorer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, surpassing the legendary Quebecer Mario Lemieux.

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