Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux’s Penguins points record with 2 goals against Flyers
December 1, 2025
Sidney Crosby is on the verge of breaking Mario Lemieux’s record for career regular-season points with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby needs just eight more points to surpass Lemieux’s 1,723 points. Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Philadelphia Flyers, leading the Penguins to a 5-1 victory. The 38-year-old Crosby has dominated the Flyers, collecting 137 points in 92 games against them. Despite the Flyers’ attempts to promote the rivalry, Crosby’s success has overshadowed it. Crosby’s pursuit of Lemieux’s record adds excitement to the Penguins’ season, even as the team struggles.