Sidney Crosby Breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL Record with 20th Career Point-Per-Game Season

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby broke Wayne Gretzky's record for most point-per-game seasons on Friday evening by notching his 20th-ever campaign following a goal against the Buffalo Sabres.

Crosby's first-period goal off assists from Rickard Rakell and Matt Grzelcyk gave him 26 goals and 54 assists for 80 points this year.

Crosby missed two games due to injury earlier this season, so he can play a maximum of 80 contests. The goal guarantees a point-per-game rate in 2024-25 at minimum.

“It’s special — there’s a lot of guys over the years who’ve contributed to that,” Crosby said in an interview with Sportsnet after the first period (h/t Josh Yohe of The Athletic).

“Obviously a lot of guys in that room, and a lot of people you think of that have been a part of it,” Crosby added. “I’m really grateful for that, and it’s nice to be able to play that long.”

Crosby has played 20 NHL seasons, so he's amassed a point-per-game or more in each of his campaigns. For his career, Crosby has amassed 618 goals and 1,058 assists for 1,676 points over 1,343 games. He's added 71 goals and 130 assists for 201 points in 180 playoff games.

Crosby's decorated career includes a host of accolades, including three Stanley Cups, two Hart Trophies, two Art Ross Trophies and two Olympic gold medals.

Now he's the all-time leader in point-per-game seasons as Crosby's tremendous career continues.