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On YouTubeNHL News / Professor Press Box / January 18
NHL Records: Mario Lemieux and the Night of the 'Hockey Cycle'
In a recent article published in the Professor's Press Box, I explored a few NHL records that feel truly untouchable. I looked at Glenn Hall’s 552-game “Iron Man” streak and Wayne Gretzky’s mountain of 2,857 points.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / January 17
By the Numbers: How Mario Lemieux Etched #66 into Hockey Immortality
Sometimes, a sports story is so incredible that it feels like it writes itself. For this edition of “By the Numbers”, we’re looking at a number that became a legend.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 27
Oilers' Connor McDavid is on best offensive run of career
The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 23
Mario Lemieux Speaks on Sidney Crosby's New Penguins Points Record
Mario Lemieux’s career still looms over hockey like a landmark. He wasn’t just great — he was transformational. Size, skill, vision, and creativity blended into something the league had never quite seen, and Pittsburgh was built around it for 17 years.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 22
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 11
Penguins' Sidney Crosby Moves Closer to Passing Mario Lemieux
The Pittsburgh Penguins have played through so many milestones over the years that they almost feel routine. When your core has stayed together for nearly two decades — when you have Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang wearing the same colors for over two decades — history tends to follow you around.
San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 4
Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini in exclusive club headlined by Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux
The San Jose Sharks have taken a huge step forward in 2025-26 after a couple of dark, dark years — and Macklin Celebrini has been the catalyst. The sophomore forward is in the midst of a true breakout, currently sitting second in league scoring behind only Hart Trophy favorite Nathan MacKinnon, with 40 points in just 26 games.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / December 1
Penguins' Sidney Crosby Closing in on Mario Lemieux
These days, it feels like almost every Pittsburgh Penguins game comes with another major milestone. Stuff like that happens when you have a trio of players who have worn the same jersey, on the same team, for more than two decades.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 4
Penguins Rookie Forward Restoring Hope in Franchise Rebuild
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a pillar of superstars in the NHL since the 1980s, when Mario Lemieux transformed the organization from subpar to a championship one.
NHL News / Oilersnation / November 4
Another Connor McDavid milestone, another blown lead, and the Oilers’ lack of killer instinct
After taking care of the Blackhawks on Saturday at Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers hit the road for a quick two-game trip that started Monday in St. Louis against the Blues.
NHL News / Flamesnation / October 23
NHL Notebook: Sideny Crosby passed Mario Lemeiux for most regular season + playoff points in Penguins’ history
Sidney Crosby’s Hall of Fame career just keeps getting better. The 38-year-old looks poised to have another strong season, scoring four goals and eight points through his first seven games.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 22
Sidney Crosby Passes Mario Lemieux for Most Total Points in Penguins’ Franchise History
eAnother game in the books and, once again, the conversation is around Sidney Crosby and his accomplishments in the game of hockey. On Tuesday night, in a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, Crosby tallied his fourth goal of the season late in the second period.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 21
Sidney Crosby Breaks Mario Lemieux’s Penguins Record
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby added another record to his Hall of Fame career in the team’s recent matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, passing franchise legend Mario Lemieux in the process.
The most annoying fan bases in sports
Ponder this question: When you say you hate a particular team, are you actually talking about the team itself, or its fans? The players are just doing their jobs on the field, and while there are some whose play engenders blind rage from opposing fans, the real bad blood is created by those cheering for them from the stands (or on social media).
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / August 4
Mario Lemieux Not Close to Penguins Price Tag
Ever since TSN’s Pierre LeBrun first reported that a group led by Mario Lemieux had an interest in buying back the Pittsburgh Penguins, fans have been waiting for more news to creep out.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 29
Mario Lemieux Wants Full Control of Penguins
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021 and is already looking to sell out a portion of their stake in the team. The biggest name to emerge with interest in buying the Penguins is the same group that sold it to FSG in the first place.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / July 28
Summer Series: The Defining Moment of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise, and even an entire league.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / July 14
Group led by Mario Lemieux ‘very interested’ in ownership of Penguins
An ownership group led by Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux has expressed that it is "very interested" in buying his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, as reported by The Athletic on Monday.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11
Mario Lemieux-led group interested in ownership stake in Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ ownership group could be due for yet another shakeup.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11
Report: Mario Lemieux looking into buying Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux is part of a group that is looking into purchasing the team, according to a report. TSN hockey reporter Pierre LeBrun reported on Wednesday that Fenway Sports Group has been looking to sell a partial share of the Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 12
Fans erupt after Mario Lemieux’s appearance before Canada-Sweden
The 4 Nations Face-Off began Wednesday night in Montreal with Canada taking on Sweden, and fans were in for a special moment. Before the game, Canadian hockey legend and Pittsburgh Penguins icon Mario Lemieux made a surprise appearance in his hometown.
Mario Lemieux: Career retrospective
Not only was Mario Lemieux a singularly gifted player, but unlike most who excelled on the ice, court or grass, yet struggled in the front office, he rescued the Penguins from relocation and has been even more successful as an owner than he was as a player.
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