Sidney Crosby becomes Canada's top NHL point scorer at Olympics

The Pittsburgh Penguins captain leads all Canadian NHL players in Olympic points.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Canada captain Sidney Crosby accumulated three points in a 10-2 rout of France on Sunday to become the country's all-time leading scorer among NHL players at the Olympics. Crosby's total sits at 16 after he had one goal and two assists in the round-robin contest at the Milan Cortina Games, passing Jarome Iginla's previous record of 14 points.

Why it matters

Crosby's achievement cements his status as one of the greatest Canadian hockey players of his generation, further solidifying his legacy as a dominant force on the international stage. As Canada's captain, his offensive production and leadership have been crucial to the team's success at the Olympics.

The details

Crosby tied Iginla with a first-period assist on a goal by Devon Toews and then passed him in the second when he assisted on Cale Makar's power-play goal. Crosby scored his goal late in the second period to make it 6-1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' captain has two goals and seven points in Italy. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers had his seventh assist of the Olympics, which ties for second-most by an NHL player at a single Olympics.

  • Crosby's three-point performance came on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • Crosby's total of 16 points surpasses Jarome Iginla's previous record of 14 points by a Canadian NHL player at the Olympics.

The players

Sidney Crosby

The captain of the Canadian men's hockey team and a star player for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.

Jarome Iginla

A former Canadian hockey player who held the previous record for most points by a Canadian NHL player at the Olympics with 14.

Connor McDavid

A star player for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL who had his seventh assist of the Olympics, tying for second-most by an NHL player at a single Olympics.

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What’s next

Crosby and the Canadian men's hockey team will look to continue their strong play in the quarterfinals as they aim to win the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games.

The takeaway

Sidney Crosby's record-breaking performance at the Olympics underscores his enduring excellence and importance to the Canadian national team. As one of the country's most iconic athletes, Crosby's continued dominance on the international stage is a testament to his skill, leadership, and commitment to representing Canada with pride.