On Friday night at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Anthony Beauvillier scored a first-period goal, assisted by Sidney Crosby.
With his assist on Anthony Beauvillier’s goal, Sidney Crosby tied Joe Sakic for the 13th-most assists in NHL history, as well as the sixth-most helpers by a single franchise in league history (1,016). pic.twitter.com/3pJhzPCcpU
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While the lamplighter didn’t lead to a standing ovation for the Penguins captain, the helper did tie him with Joe Sakic for 13th on the NHL’s all-time assists list.
Additionally, Crosby’s 1,016th assist is also the sixth-most by a single-franchise player.
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Next on the list of assists is his former boss, landlord and teammate Mario Lemieux, who had 1,033 for his career. Once Crosby catches number 66, he will become the Penguins’ all-time leader.
After Lemieux, the next Hall of Famer to pass is Steve Yzerman, who recorded 1,063 assists with the Detroit Red Wings.
As for Crosby’s climb up the NHL rankings, once he ties Lemieux, he’ll be seven behind Marcel Dionne (1,040) and sixteen behind Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe (1,049).
