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Penguins’ Captain Sidney Crosby Climbs NHL All-Time Scoring List

Crosby surpassed Marcel Dionne for sixth all-time in NHL scoring, and he's on the heels of the next guy in front of him.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 4:59 AM
Penguins’ Captain Sidney Crosby Climbs NHL All-Time Scoring List
Key Things to Know
  • Sidney Crosby passed Marcel Dionne to take sole possession of sixth place on the NHL all-time scoring list.
  • Crosby scored two goals against the Los Angeles Kings to help Pittsburgh snap a four-game losing streak.
  • The Penguins captain sits behind fifth-place Ron Francis, who totaled 1,798 career points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby surpassed Marcel Dionne for sixth place on the NHL's all-time scoring list. Crosby reached the milestone with a second-period goal during a Saturday night victory against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, later adding an empty-netter to secure his 1,773rd career point and snap Pittsburgh's four-game losing streak.

The 39-year-old forward is currently pursuing fifth-place Ron Francis, who sits at 1,798 career points. Crosby is playing in the final season of a two-year contract extension signed in 2024 and has indicated he will take a year-by-year approach to future playing decisions.

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