Sidney Crosby Moves Up NHL's All-Time Multi-Point Games List

Penguins captain contributes two assists in 8-3 win over Islanders, climbing to third on the league's career multi-point games leaderboard.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:33am

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In a dominant 8-3 victory over the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby did not score a goal but still made history, recording two assists to move into sole possession of third place on the NHL's all-time list for most multi-point games with 514. Despite missing time earlier this season due to injury, the 22-year veteran has 28 goals and 38 assists for 66 points so far in the 2025-26 campaign.

Why it matters

Crosby's continued climb up the NHL's all-time statistical leaderboards cements his legacy as one of the greatest players of his generation. As he approaches the end of his illustrious career, each milestone he reaches further solidifies his place among the sport's all-time greats.

The details

Crosby's pair of assists in the Penguins' offensive outburst against the Islanders allowed him to pass Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne for the third-most multi-point games in NHL history. Crosby has now recorded 514 career multi-point efforts, trailing only Wayne Gretzky (824) and Jaromir Jagr (540) on the league's all-time list.

  • Crosby tied Dionne's record of 512 multi-point games on March 18, 2026.
  • In the Penguins' 8-3 win over the Islanders on March 31, 2026, Crosby recorded two assists to move into sole possession of third place on the NHL's all-time multi-point games list.

The players

Sidney Crosby

The captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Crosby is a 22-year NHL veteran and one of the greatest players of his generation. He has 28 goals and 38 assists for 66 points so far this season.

Wayne Gretzky

Considered the greatest hockey player of all time, Gretzky holds the NHL record for the most multi-point games with 824.

Jaromir Jagr

A former Penguins legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Jagr is second on the NHL's all-time multi-point games list with 540.

Marcel Dionne

A Hockey Hall of Famer, Dionne previously held the third-most multi-point games in NHL history with 512 before being surpassed by Crosby.

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What they’re saying

“Even without scoring, Crosby still contributed and helped generate offense, recording two assists in the game.”

— Mike J. Asti, Author

What’s next

With most expecting Crosby to return for his 22nd season, he may have a shot at climbing the all-time list again and passing fellow Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr for second. But while Jagr's 540 is within reach, claiming the overall record held by Wayne Gretzky (824) is not.

The takeaway

Crosby's continued climb up the NHL's all-time statistical leaderboards cements his legacy as one of the greatest players of his generation. As he approaches the end of his illustrious career, each milestone he reaches further solidifies his place among the sport's all-time greats.