Did sidney Crosby get his 500 goal?

Sidney Crosby shot his way into NHL history Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. The Penguins star became the 46th player to reach 500 goals after his first-period score against the Flyers. He and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin are the only active NHL players with at least 500 goals.

Has Sidney Crosby ever scored 4 goals in one game?

October 18 was a huge night for Sidney Crosby. The Penguins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1, but that’s not what made that night special. Crosby tallied four points in that game, one goal and three assists. That goal was his 100th career goal.

Has Sidney Crosby scored against every team?

Crosby has now scored 50 goals against the Flyers, the most goals he has scored against any team. “I didn’t know that stat, but you know that when you play this team, you’ve gotta be up for it,” Crosby said. “It’s been that way since the first game I played them. That hasn’t changed.”

Who did Crosby score his first goal?

Crosby did not have to wait too long for his first NHL goal. On Oct. 8th, 2005 in Pittsburgh’s third game of the season and their first home game Sidney found the back of the net against the Boston Bruins. Crosby’s goal came at the end of the second period on a power play and gave the Penguins a 6-4 lead.

How many games does it take for Crosby to get 500 goals?

More on Crosby reaching 500 goals scored at the NHL level Crosby reached that 500-goal mark in his 1,077th career regular-season game.

What is the most goals scored by the Penguins in a game?

What is the most goals scored by the Penguins in one game? The Penguins franchise record for goals in a game is 12. On Dec. 26, 1991, the Pens put a beatdown on the Maple Leafs in securing a 12-1 victory.

Who has the most goals against the Flyers?

Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux are tied for the most career goals versus the Flyers, with 51 scored.

When did Crosby score his 500th goal?

The Penguins forward scored his 500th career goal Tuesday in the first period against the Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Crosby, who netted his 499th career goal in Feb. 8’s game against Boston, received a standing ovation from the crowd after skating to the bench. A Sid-sational moment for a sensational player.

Does Alex Ovechkin pass Gretzky?

If we assume that Ovechkin keeps scoring in that vicinity, breaking Gretzky’s record is definitely a strong possibility. If we take that 0.60 goals-per-game clip and average that out, Ovechkin could break Gretzky’s record during the 2023-24 or 2024-25 season.

Who has assisted Crosby THE MOST?

Malkin
107 – The number of different players who factored into Crosby reaching the 500-goal milestone. Malkin, who tallied the primary assists, has racked up the most with 109 helpers. The other member of the Big Three, Kris Letang, is second on that last with 100 assists. He also tallied 21 unassisted goals.

How many goals does Crosby have?

517 goals
Sidney Crosby has played 17 seasons for the Penguins. He has 517 goals, 892 assists and a plus-minus of +202 in 1,108 games. He has won 2 Hart Trophies, 2 Conn Smythe Trophies and 3 Stanley Cups.

When was the last time the Penguins scored 11 goals in a game?

The last team to score 11 was the 2002-03 Washington Capitals, who beat the Florida Panthers 12-2 in January 2003. – The Penguins hit their highest goal total in a game since 1993. Their franchise record for goals in a game is 12, accomplished in 1975 and 1991.

When did the Penguins score 11 goals?

Nov. 16, 1993
We have a couple of them on our team. … He’s a generational talent.” Teddy Blueger had a goal and three assists, and Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell each had a goal and two assists for the Penguins (40-17-10), who scored 11 goals for the first time since Nov. 16, 1993.