Crosby passed Wayne Gretzky on the NHL’s all-time list of point-per-game seasons on Thursday night.
Sidney Crosby has earned yet another historic achievement during his celebrated NHL career.
Crosby scored his 80th point of the season during the Penguins’ 7-2 loss to the Sabres on Thursday night in Buffalo and has ensured he’ll finish the year averaging a point per game or higher for the 20th time in his career.
Prior to Thursday night, Crosby was tied with Wayne Gretzky with 19 point-per-game seasons and now Crosby sits alone at the top of the list.
Fellow Penguins players Mario Lemieux and Evgeni Malkin each have 15 point-per-game seasons in their careers.
When asked about setting the record, Crosby cited work ethic.
“Work ethic. You have to continue to get better and learn. Even after this long you have to continue to evolve and adjust.”
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“You have to continue to get better and learn. Even after this long you have to continue to evolve and adjust,” Crosby said.
The Penguins have dropped three straight games and will be back in action Sunday evening when they take on the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 5 p.m.