Crosby takes sole possession of sixth on NHL scoring list
Crosby moved past Marcel Dionne, but can Pittsburgh turn his milestone night into more than a break in its losing run?
On November 7, Sidney Crosby scored twice in Pittsburgh’s 5-2 win over Los Angeles, taking sole possession of sixth on the NHL career scoring list.
Sidney Crosby broke his tie with Marcel Dionne by recording his 1,772nd career point during Pittsburgh’s 5-2 victory over Los Angeles. [3] The 39-year-old scored two goals as the Penguins ended a four-game losing streak. [3]
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Sidney Crosby broke his tie with Marcel Dionne by recording his 1,772nd career point during Pittsburgh’s 5-2 victory over Los Angeles. [3] The 39-year-old scored two goals as the Penguins ended a four-game losing streak. [3]
Why it matters: Pittsburgh supporters got both a historical milestone and an immediate competitive result: Crosby moved into sixth outright, while the Penguins stopped a run of four consecutive defeats. [3]
Key insights: The point that broke the tie came when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected into the net off Crosby. [3] | Crosby passed a Kings great while playing against Los Angeles, linking the career milestone directly to that night’s opponent. [3]
Cheatsheet facts: What happened: Crosby scored twice and Pittsburgh beat Los Angeles 5-2. [3] | Why: A Malkin shot deflected in off Crosby for his 1,772nd career point, breaking his tie with Marcel Dionne for sixth. [3] | The catch: The milestone came as Pittsburgh ended a four-game losing streak; the victory stopped that run rather than extending a winning one. [3]