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Sidney Crosby reflects on impactful 2025-26 season with Penguins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:07 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Sidney Crosby reflects on impactful 2025-26 season with Penguins

Summary

Sidney Crosby completed the 2025-26 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, posting 29 goals and 45 assists in 68 games. Despite a knee injury during the Olympics that sidelined him for four weeks, Crosby returned to help the Penguins secure a playoff spot. His contributions, particularly at the start of the season, aided the team in surpassing preseason expectations. Crosby's current contract ends after the 2026-27 season, with the possibility of an extension beginning July 1. The Penguins aim to build on this season's success following their return to the playoffs after missing them in 2022.

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Status Watch

•Crosby scored 29 goals and 45 assists during the season.
•The Penguins secured a playoff spot, outperforming preseason projections.
•Crosby suffered a knee injury during the Olympic quarterfinals.
•He returned to the lineup on March 18 after four weeks off.
•Crosby is eligible for contract extension discussions starting July 1.

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12:07 PMYahoo Sports — 2025-26 Season in Review: Sidney Crosby

What they're saying

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Vitals Player: Sidney CrosbyBorn: Aug 7, 1987Height: 5’11”Weight: 200 poundsHometown: Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, CanadaShoots: LeftDraft: First round pick (1st overall) in 2005 by the Penguins2024-25 Statistics: 68 games played; 29 goals; 45 assists; 74 points; one goal and four assists in six playoff gamesContract Status: 2026-27 is the final season on Crosby’s current contract. He’s eligible to officially extend on July 1. Story […]
— Yahoo Sports

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