ESPN.com · Feb 9, 2017
Crosby goes for 1,000th point as Penguins visit Avalanche
DENVER -- Sidney Crosby has two Stanley Cup titles and a pair of Hart Trophys, and could add something more to his sure-fire Hall of Fame career Thursday.
Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain and leader, needs two points for 1,000 for his career as he tries to reach the milestone against the Colorado Avalanche.
Crosby scored in Pittsburgh's 3-2 shootout loss to Calgary on Tuesday for his 998th career point. Going against the worst team in the NHL, it seems like a good bet he'll reach the mark Thursday.
He would have liked to reach the milestone at home against the Flames, a team he has played well against in his career, but couldn't accomplish it in front of the Penguins fans.