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Penguins' Sidney Crosby passes Steve Yzerman for seventh all-time in NHL scoring
The 38-year-old Crosby now has 1,756 career points, moving him up the NHL's all-time leaderboard.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:39am
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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby surpassed Steve Yzerman for seventh place on the NHL's all-time regular-season scoring list on Saturday. Crosby, 38, now has 1,756 career points, including 653 goals and 1,102 assists in 1,417 games. His latest milestone came in a 9-4 win over the Florida Panthers, where he recorded two assists to reach the historic mark.
Why it matters
Crosby continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of his generation. Passing Yzerman, a Hockey Hall of Famer, is another significant achievement for the three-time Stanley Cup champion as he climbs the NHL's all-time scoring list. Crosby's sustained excellence over an 18-year career has solidified his place among the sport's all-time greats.
The details
Crosby's first assist on Saturday came on the power play, setting up Erik Karlsson. His second helper came later in the second period, as he set up longtime teammate Evgeni Malkin. Malkin's goal was also a milestone, as it was the 1,400th point of his NHL career, making him just the 23rd player to reach that mark.
- On Saturday, April 5, 2026, Crosby surpassed Yzerman's career points total.
- Crosby has 5 games remaining in the 2026-27 season, his current contract's final year, to potentially reach 1,771 points and pass Marcel Dionne for sixth on the all-time list.
The players
Sidney Crosby
The 38-year-old captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the greatest players of his generation.
Steve Yzerman
A Hockey Hall of Famer who played his entire 22-year NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings, and previously held the seventh-highest point total in league history.
Evgeni Malkin
Crosby's longtime teammate on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who scored his 1,400th career NHL point in the same game that Crosby passed Yzerman.
What’s next
With five games left in the 2026-27 season, Crosby's current contract year, he will look to pass Marcel Dionne (1,771 points) for sixth on the NHL's all-time scoring list. Crosby will also aim to climb into the top five, with Ron Francis (1,798 points) currently in that spot.
The takeaway
Crosby's sustained excellence over an 18-year career has solidified his place among the NHL's all-time greats. His latest milestone of passing Steve Yzerman for seventh on the scoring list is a testament to his remarkable longevity and productivity at the highest level of the sport.
