Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has tied Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for the most assists in team history during a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Crosby achieved this milestone with a backhand pass to Philip Tomasino, marking his 1,033rd assist.

This accomplishment places both Crosby and Lemieux 12th all-time in NHL history for assists. Crosby expressed gratitude for his career and the honor of being mentioned alongside Lemieux.

In addition to his assist record, Crosby scored an empty-net goal and assisted on two others, showcasing his continued elite performance.