Crosby breaks Gretzky's NHL record with his 20th season averaging a point per game
- On March 27, 2025, at 08:33 PM ET in Buffalo, N.Y., Sidney Crosby broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL record for point-per-game consistency during a game between Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
- The 37-year-old Crosby, who was selected first overall in the 2005 draft and has played his entire career in Pittsburgh, reached his 80th point of the season while scoring his 26th goal 8:49 into the first period, cutting Buffalo's lead to 2-1.
- Crosby's achievement marks his 20th NHL season averaging at least a point per outing, surpassing the mark first set by Gretzky, who only failed to average a point per game in his final season.
- With eight games remaining on Pittsburgh's schedule, Crosby has reached 80 points despite missing two games due to injury this season.
- Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin of Washington is approaching Gretzky's NHL career record of 894 career goals, having scored his 889th goal on Tuesday night.
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Pens have a pitiful performance in Buffalo/Crosby makes NHL history - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost their third consecutive game last night, falling 7-3 to the Buffalo Sabres. The Pens allowed five goals in the second period. Head coach Mike Sullivan pulled goaltender Tristan Jarry for the second straight game after he allowed four goals on 12 shots. Evgeni Malkin missed his second game with an “upper-body” injury. Sidney Crosby scored his 26th goal of the season in the first period, and guaranteed his 20th consecu…
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