Penguins' Crosby Climbs to 7th on NHL Scoring List

Veteran forward reaches new career milestone in Pittsburgh

Apr. 4, 2026 at 11:54pm

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Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby has moved up to 7th place on the NHL's all-time career scoring list after recording a goal and an assist in a recent game. The 38-year-old Crosby, who has spent his entire 21-year NHL career with the Penguins, now has 1,467 total points, passing Hall of Famer Mark Messier for 7th place.

Why it matters

Crosby is considered one of the greatest players of his generation and a lock for the Hockey Hall of Fame. His continued climb up the NHL's all-time scoring ranks cements his legacy as an elite, generational talent who has been the face of the Penguins franchise for over two decades.

The details

In the Penguins' most recent game, Crosby scored a goal and added an assist to bring his career totals to 1,467 points. He passed Mark Messier, who had 1,887 points over his 25-year NHL career, to move into 7th place on the all-time list. Crosby, who was drafted 1st overall by Pittsburgh in 2005, has led the Penguins to 3 Stanley Cup championships during his illustrious career.

  • Crosby recorded the milestone points in the Penguins' game on April 2, 2026.

The players

Sidney Crosby

A 38-year-old center who has spent his entire 21-year NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning 3 Stanley Cups and establishing himself as one of the greatest players of his generation.

Mark Messier

A Hall of Fame center who played 25 seasons in the NHL, primarily for the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers, and finished his career with 1,887 points, the 6th most in NHL history.

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What they’re saying

“Sidney Crosby is a true legend of the game. To see him continue climbing the NHL's all-time scoring list is a testament to his incredible skill and longevity.”

— Wayne Gretzky, Hockey Hall of Famer

What’s next

Crosby will look to continue climbing the NHL's all-time scoring list as the Penguins push for another playoff berth. His next milestone will be passing Mark Recchi for 6th place on the career points list.

The takeaway

Crosby's ascent up the NHL's career scoring ranks cements his status as one of the greatest players of his era and a surefire Hall of Famer. His sustained excellence and longevity with the Penguins franchise make him one of the most iconic athletes in Pittsburgh sports history.