The NHL legend reached the 1,000 assist mark for his league career
Pittsburgh Penguins legend and NHL star Sidney Crosby reached an incredible milestone in his career.
Tonight, Pittsburgh defeated Detroit in an incredible match with a score of 6-5, and Crosby contributed with two assists. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the 36-year-old Canadian, as he reached 1000 career assists in the NHL.
Additionally, Crosby has entered the top 10 NHL players in history in terms of total points scored - now at 1590 points. This update to the top 10 most productive NHL players marks the first change in 16 years since Jaromir Jagr entered the list.
The victory over Detroit was of immense importance for Pittsburgh, as both teams are directly competing for a playoff spot. Thanks to this win, Pittsburgh surpassed Detroit and climbed to eighth place.