Sidney Crosby Approaches Milestone in 21st NHL Season

Pittsburgh, PA – Sidney Crosby is enjoying a standout performance in his 21st NHL season, closing in on the prestigious 1,700-point milestone.

The Pittsburgh Penguins captain has already scored eight points in just seven games, contributing to his team’s solid start of 5-2-0. With a total of 1,695 career points, Crosby is just five points shy of joining the NHL’s elite ‘1,700 Club’—a feat accomplished by only eight players in history.

Despite this impressive achievement, Crosby remains humble and cautious about comparisons to hockey legends such as Mario Lemieux and Jaromír Jágr. “I don’t put myself in that category at all,” Crosby stated in an interview with NHL.com. “I think they’re in a whole other category of their own. I just have so much appreciation and respect for what they did.”

Crosby’s focus as a player has always been on leadership rather than legacy. Throughout his career, which includes three Stanley Cup wins and two Hart Trophies, he aims to set a positive example for his teammates. “I think just trying to be a good role model, good example, good teammate,” he noted.

At 38 years old and with retirement on the horizon, Crosby is currently signed to a two-year, $17.4 million deal. Yet, he shows no signs of slowing down, eagerly continuing to shape the game through his disciplined play and professional approach.

As the Penguins look to strengthen their season, Crosby remains a key figure, demonstrating that greatness and humility can indeed coexist. “When you’re in the position we’re in, you have a pretty good opportunity to help make a difference on and off the ice,” he said.