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Sidney Crosby moves into 6th place on NHL scoring list in Penguins win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:53 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Sidney Crosby moves into 6th place on NHL scoring list in Penguins win

Summary

Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on November 7, moving into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's all-time scoring list with 1,772 points. The win ended the Penguins' four-game losing streak. Tommy Novak contributed two early goals, and Egor Chinakhov also scored for the Penguins. The Kings received goals from Corey Perry and Alex Laferriere. Following this game, the Penguins will face the Anaheim Ducks, while the Kings prepare to host the Nashville Predators.

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By the Numbers

•Crosby surpasses Marcel Dionne with his 1,772nd career point.
•Tommy Novak scores two early goals for the Penguins.
•Egor Chinakhov adds a power play goal in the first period.
•Corey Perry and Alex Laferriere score for the Kings.
•Penguins next play at Anaheim on November 8.

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4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Sidney Crosby takes sole possession of 6th on NHL scoring list in Penguins' 5-2 win over Kings

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored two goals while moving into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL’s career scoring list, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped their four-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
— Yahoo Sportsby GREG BEACHAM

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