The Washington Capitals will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night as Sidney Crosby begins kind of a second phase of his career.
Crosby became the first player in Pittsburgh history to reach 1,000 games over the weekend. The 33-year-old and three-time winner of the Stanley Cup ranks second in team history -- behind Mario Lemieux -- with 468 goals, 810 assists and 1,278 points. The team owner leads Crosby in each of those categories.
Crosby is the 350th NHL player to make it to 1,000 games.
"It's a special day ... but it makes it so much better when you win," Crosby said after reaching the milestone Saturday.