Sidney Crosby claims sole possession of seventh on NHL all-time assists list

Career helper No. 1,110 arrives early in his 22nd season.

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87 keeps climbing 🍎 Sidney Crosby moves into sole possession of 7th place in NHL history with his 1,110th career assist Via @penguins on X

What happened: Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,110th career assist to move into sole possession of seventh place on the NHL all-time list.

Why it matters: The milestone adds another historical marker for the veteran center opening his 22nd NHL campaign in 2026-27. Breaking the tie for seventh place further separates No. 87 among the league's premier playmakers.

By the numbers: Career assists: 1,110 (7th in NHL history). NHL seasons: 22.

What to watch: Crosby continues his climb up the all-time leaderboard as the 2026-27 regular season progresses.

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@penguins 2026-10-17T02:42:21.868952+00:00

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