Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for most assists in team history during the first period Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Sidney Crosby has filled numerous roles for the Pittsburgh Penguins since he joined them in 2005. He’s been the face of the franchise. A reliable — and often prolific — point-producer.
A pivotal moment in the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals came when Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux sent a motivational text to his team the night before Game 7.