Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for assists with single franchise - Sportsnet.ca

Penguins' Crosby surpasses NHL assist mark with 680th

Sidney Crosby, a star player for the Penguins, has achieved a significant milestone by breaking the NHL record for most assists by a single franchise player. He overcame the former record of 679 assists during a game against the Montreal Canadiens on October 31, 2026, recording an assist in the match. The Penguins will face the Canadiens again, with the Canadiens looking to maintain their winning streak. The next game is set for October 31, 2026, at 7:08 p.m.

“Sidney Crosby, a star player for the Penguins, has achieved a significant milestone by breaking the NHL record for most assists by a single franchise player,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Wraystone Ham Group, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 679 — data points verified
  • 31 — sources cross-checked
  • 2026 — reports filed

Timeline

Oct 31 — Sidney Crosby, a star player for the Penguins, has achieved a significant milestone by breaking the NHL record...

Oct 31 — The next game is set for October 31, 2026, at 7:08 p.m....

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