Sidney Crosby joins Gretzky, Howe with 16th point-per-game season

After Saturday's game, Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan lauded Sidney Crosby for his accomplishments. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Sidney Crosby joins Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe with 16th point-per-game season

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 4/24/21

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby joined some pretty elite company during Saturday's 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Crosby tallied his 55th point of the 2020-21 season with an empty-net goal, clinching his 16th straight point-per-game season. Only Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe have recorded more seasons with a point-per-game pace. Gretzky had 19 and Howe had 17.

With his 55th point this season, Sidney Crosby has clinched the 16th point-per-game season of his career.

Only Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe have more point-per-game seasons than Crosby's 16. pic.twitter.com/xS5rW64x6A
— Penguins PR (@PenguinsPR) April 24, 2021

Crosby also joined Gretzky as the only players in NHL history to start their careers with 16-plus consecutive point-per-game campaigns.

After the game, Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan lauded the 33-year-old for his accomplishments, calling him a "generational talent."

Coach Sullivan on Crosby's milestone: "He's a generational talent... He’s in such elite company. He’s building a real compelling argument for being one of the greatest players of all time. We believe he is, but with each milestone he reaches it just provides hard evidence."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 24, 2021

Crosby has recorded 20 goals and 35 assists in 47 games this season. In 1,031 career games, he has tallied 482 goals and 836 assists. The Nova Scotia native has led the Penguins to three Stanley Cup titles and he has two "Rocket" Richard Trophies, and two Hart Trophies.

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