Sidney Crosby aims to break Mario Lemieux's Penguins goals record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Sidney Crosby heads into the 2026-27 NHL season with 654 goals, needing 37 to surpass Mario Lemieux’s franchise record of 690. Despite injuries in previous seasons, Crosby showed consistency, scoring 42 goals in 2023-24 and 29 the following year. Experts believe that if Crosby maintains his health, he could break Lemieux's record within one or two seasons. He has surpassed Lemieux in assists, points, and games played, but still regards Lemieux as the top figure in Penguins history.
- •Crosby needs 37 goals to break Lemieux's record.
- •He scored 42 goals in the 2023-24 season.
- •Crosby has surpassed Lemieux in assists, points, and games played.
- •Consistency and health will be key for Crosby moving forward.
- •Crosby maintains Lemieux's significance in franchise history.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — How Sidney Crosby Can Catch Mario Lemieux’s Penguins Goals Record
"Sidney Crosby has had quite the career. If healthy, he may get a chance to break one more Penguins record.
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