Sidney Crosby's pivotal performance has propelled the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff aspirations, highlighted by his 1,000th NHL assist in a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. This win positions the Penguins in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Crosby's landmark assist also elevated him to 10th on the NHL's all-time scoring list, now with 1,590 points, tying with Phil Esposito. Erik Karlsson's overtime goal sealed the game, underscoring Crosby's significant impact and marking one of his greatest achievements in his career.
“He’s in there playing his heart out.” … Sidney Crosby might not win the Hart Trophy, but his heart-and-soul play has been incredible. On more dominance and a milestone-filled night for the captain: https://t.co/zh5vfMpZ28
In one moment, Sidney Crosby reached 1,000 assists, took sole possession of 10th on the all-time scoring list and helped put Pittsburgh in a playoff spot. “He’s awesome.” ⤵️https://t.co/vQtbYKfJ1o
My @NShoreTavern DRIVE TO THE NET from PPG Paints Arena: How Erik Karlsson could revel in OT redemption after a rancid third period 🏒 READ for FREE: https://t.co/Nt1JfjPVgf #DKPS #DETvsPIT #NHL #Penguins #LetsGoPens #LGRW https://t.co/bZ2UcrzF51
Crosby reaches 1,000 assists, Karlsson nets winner as Pens boost playoff odds by edging Detroit 6-5 https://t.co/OZ4UkTph0X
Sidney Crosby moved into the NHL’s top 10 for points, hit 1,000 assists and helped boost the @penguins back into the second Eastern Conference Wild Card position, marking the fifth time in the past seven days that spot has changed hands. #NHLStats: https://t.co/BKMC6n8xtV https://t.co/c1TIMYDVaZ
A lot went down at PPG Paints Arena tonight, including yet another third-period collapse. But the Penguins are back in playoff position, thanks to Erik Karlsson’s OT winner, Bryan Rust’s monster night and the captain ⬇️ https://t.co/vZ4KYsFmyO
The Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang experience was on full blast on Thursday. In the end, the Penguins now control their playoff destiny. On a wild night in Pittsburgh and the fierce Sidney Crosby determination that is leading the way: https://t.co/bJEwfMqx8p
That Sidney Crosby fellow is pretty good at hockey. #LetsGoPens @HeavyOnSports https://t.co/ERw6TT6nJ4
Sidney Crosby reaches 1,000 assists as Penguins boost playoff odds with win https://t.co/b6TtVG2qnO https://t.co/152hm4SdWP
Crosby, Penguins defeat Red Wings to move into 2nd wild card ⤵️ https://t.co/nPah2bE3nm
Sidney Crosby gets career point number 1000 and the Penguins stay in the playoff picture. 👀 https://t.co/M7xd0q8VD7
ERIK KARLSSON KEEPS PITTSBURGH'S PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE! 🙌 His @Energizer OT winner gives the @penguins a HUGE two points! https://t.co/bkbOGheTwg
With an assist on the OT winner, Sid stands alone at 10th in all-time points 🔟 https://t.co/sm4MVOnvtY
Sidney Crosby. Top 5 all-time player. Willing his team. It’s amazing stuff.
Karlsson wins in OT for the Penguins. Set up by Crosby with his 1,000th NHL assist. Penguins take over second wild card in East by one point ahead of the Red Wings and Capitals.
Sid the Kid is moving on up the NHL all-time points list ⬆️ https://t.co/ImOcS13wQf
Crosby gives Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead and ties Phil Esposito for 10th in NHL scoring. He now has 1,590 points.
My Thursday morning @NShoreTavern GRIND from PPG Paints Arena: What's changed for the #Penguins? How about a captain who's finally found a ship to steer? 🏒 READ for FREE: https://t.co/1YjYwV4vDa #DKPS #NHL #DETvsPIT #LetsGoPens #LGRW https://t.co/JPi3GWLaXW
If Sidney Crosby wills 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 Penguins to the playoffs, it will rank as one of his great achievements. It won’t be No. 1. But it deserves special recognition, a notch in his considerable belt, writes @JoshYohe_PGH. https://t.co/dvv18mspZY https://t.co/9Fpv8t1zie
Yohe: Sidney Crosby willing Penguins to NHL playoffs would be an all-time feat ⤵️ https://t.co/7qwbmC05xN