Sidney Crosby recorded an assist on Rickard Rakell’s second period goal yesterday against the New Jersey Devils. It was Crosby’s 1,669th career point, which ties Wayne Gretzky for the fourth most points scored by one player for a single franchise.
The assist was also Crosby’s 50th of the season, marking the 12th season in his career that he’s hit that plateau.
Sidney Crosby (615-1,054—1,669) tied Wayne Gretzky (1,669 w/ EDM) for the fourth-most points with a single franchise in NHL history, behind Gordie Howe (1,809 w/ DET), Steve Yzerman (1,755 w/ DET) and Mario Lemieux (1,723 w/ PIT).