In a historic moment for the Pittsburgh Penguins, captain Sidney Crosby achieved a significant milestone by breaking Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for the most assists in team history during a 3-2 victory against the New York Islanders. The record-setting assist came in the second period when Crosby provided a backhand pass to Michael Bunting, who scored on a power play, marking Crosby's 1,034th career assist. This accomplishment places him 12th in NHL history for total assists, with only three players having more assists with a single team.

Following the goal, Crosby was met with a standing ovation from the home crowd, a moment he cherished deeply. He expressed gratitude for the support and plans to keep the puck as a memento, highlighting the significance of this achievement in his career. Crosby acknowledged the legacy of Lemieux and the other players who have contributed to the franchise’s history, emphasizing the honor of being part of such a prestigious group.

In addition to breaking the record, Crosby had a standout performance in a subsequent game against the Philadelphia Flyers, where he scored a goal and assisted three others, further solidifying his legacy. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan praised Crosby's accomplishment as a testament to his remarkable career, underscoring that he is among the greatest players to ever grace the ice.