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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby prepares to take a face-off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 20th season averaging a point per game

Sidney Crosby broke an NHL record he shared with Wayne Gretzky for point-per-game consistency. By scoring 8:49 into the first period against Buffalo, Crosby registered his 80th point to assure he’ll finish his 20th NHL season averaging at least a point per outing.
 
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin acknowledges fans during a scoreboard tribute during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alex Ovechkin finishes his ‘GR8 Chase’ season with 897 career goals, three more than Wayne Gretzky

 
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) prepares before a face off during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Anthony Cirelli scores twice in his 500th career game as the Lightning defeat the Penguins 6-1

 
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) skates past Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Tomas Hertl scores team-high 31st goal as Golden Knights down Lightning 4-2

 
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) scores the game-winning goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers rally and beat Penguins 4-3 in shootout win

 

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) steals the puck from Montreal Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle (21) as Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Crosby moves into tie for 13th place on scoring list, Penguins outlast Canadiens 4-3 in SO

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with teammate Marcus Pettersson (28) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Crosby moves up scoring list, Harkins gives Penguins 4-3 win over Canadiens in 12th round of SO

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jeff Carter (77) celebrates his short-handed goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Carter and Guentzel score twice, Penguins end month-long power-play skid in 4-2 win over Arizona

 

Arizona brings losing streak into game against Pittsburgh

 

Penguins GM Dubas thinks many reasons for team’s slow start. Coaching isn’t one of them

 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reach for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Sydney Crosby’s 16th hat trick buries Blue Jackets 5-3

 
Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) gets past Toronto Maple Leafs center Calle Jarnkrok (19) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blackhawks score 3 times in the 2nd period, roll to a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs

 
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies, front left, trips Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Corey Perry scores as Chicago Blackhawks top Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1

 

Pittsburgh takes on Calgary after Crosby’s 2-goal game

 
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) reacts as Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) scores in the second period of an opening night NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Crosby, Malkin help Penguins beat Ovechkin, Capitals 4-0

 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates after scoring in the second period of an opening night NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Crosby and Malkin lead the way as the Penguins beat the Capitals for their first win of the season

 
Chicago Blackhawks' Ryan Donato (8) celebrates his goal with Connor Bedard (98) and Taylor Hall (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bedard has assist in NHL debut, Blackhawks beat Crosby, Penguins 4-2 on opening night

 
Chicago Blackhawks' Connor Bedard (98) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) skate during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Connor Bedard picks up an assist in his NHL debut as the Blackhawks rally past Crosby, Penguins 4-2

 
Boston Bruins' Matthew Poitras (51) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in New York. The Bruins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals’ 5-foot 7, 140-pound Matthew Phillips tops the list of season-opening NHL roster surprises

 
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, and left wing Zach Hyman (18) stand together before a preseason NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

Changing of the guard in the NHL? AP predicts the Stanley Cup champion and top award winners

 
FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game, April 8, 2023, in Detroit. Crosby begins his 18th season in the NHL on Tuesday night, Oct. 10 when the Penguins host the Chicago Blackhawks and top overall pick Connor Bedard, who has been dubbed by some as the "next" Sidney Crosby." (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

Connor Bedard is the NHL’s latest ‘next Sidney Crosby.’ The original has plenty left in the tank

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang, left, and Erik Karlsson sit on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) knocks the puck off the stick of Buffalo Sabres' Juri Kulich during the first period of a NHL hockey preseason game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins hope Karlsson’s arrival on the blue line helps ease load on aging stars

 
Chicago Blackhawks hockey player Connor Bedard, the number one overall draft pick, laces his skates during the NHL Players Association rookie showcase, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Connor Bedard takes another step toward making his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks

 
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Feb. 14, 2023. The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the Sharks. Pittsburgh traded a 2024 first-round pick, forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Jan Rutta to San Jose and goaltender Casey DeSmith and defenseman Jeff Petry to Montreal as part of the deal for the reigning Norris Trophy winner. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Penguins and the Capitals keep making moves to try to remain NHL playoff contenders

 
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Feb. 14, 2023. The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the Sharks. Pittsburgh traded a 2024 first-round pick, forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Jan Rutta to San Jose and goaltender Casey DeSmith and defenseman Jeff Petry to Montreal as part of the deal for the reigning Norris Trophy winner. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks

 
FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Denver. Guentzel underwent right ankle surgery on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, and will miss at least three months. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery

 
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