Black and yellow! Black and yellow! Black and yellow! Black and yellow!
sidney crosby — the Pittsburgh Penguins captain — joined the elite club Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, becoming the 10th NHL player in league history to score 1,600 points. The Penguins won in a thriller overtime. 6-5.
In preparation for the game, Crosby 1,599 points. (Related: Does Oilers’ Connor McDavid have an incredible fear of ketchup?)
A little over half into the first period, with the Pens facing a 2-0 deficit, Crosby knocked a beautiful pass to center field. evgeni malkintook a shot at the net. right wing brian last The Pens responded quickly, getting the puck and a goal to cut Buffalo’s lead to 2-1. Crosby was given a secondary assist on the stat sheet.
It’s currently in its 20th season, and it’s not a bad season to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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10th player in NHL history to reach 1,600 career points. pic.twitter.com/Ab1mHyZyBZ
— Sportsnet Statistics (@SNstats) October 16, 2024
As the proud owner of a Sidney Crosby jersey, and as someone who got (kinda) close to him during the Stanley Cup Championship Parade, you better believe I’m happy to see this. Sure, I’m a Florida Panthers fan, but the Penguins would definitely be high on my list. What’s not to like about Crosby, Jaromir Jagr, their brand, the city of Pittsburgh?
Plus, despite the fact that he’s Canadian, how can you not love and admire this man’s underwhelming career and how he’s carried himself?
Congratulations, Sidney Crosby! Well-deserved praise for a great career!
