One of the best parts of Penguins games these days is the random Sidney Crosby accomplishment that just might pop up. On Pittsburgh’s first goal, Crosby setup Rickard Rakell with a nice assist. Another day at the office for No. 87, but it was a meaningful point.
Sidney Crosby has become just the ninth player in NHL history to record 1,000 even-strength points
His milestone point came in his 1,246th career game, becoming the fourth-fastest player in league history to hit the mark. pic.twitter.com/Spkc0NbB96— Penguins PR (@PenguinsPR) February 28, 2024The list is a who’s who of the best offensive players in the last 40 years (sans Mario Lemieux, who only played 915 career games), plus the timeless Mr.