Is Sidney Crosby playing tonight against the Colorado Avalanche? Latest update on Penguins captain ahead of the matchup (March 22nd, 2023)

Sidney Crosby is all set to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Colorado Avanche on Wednesday, March 22. The Penguins will travel to the Ball Arena, where the game's puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m ET.

It will be a crucial game for the Penguins' point of view. The team is currently trailing by one point against the second-placed Florida Panthers in the East Wild Card. The Penguins (34-26-10) are currently on a four-game losing streak and hope to end it with a win tonight.

Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins faces off against the Tampa Bay Lightning

Captain Sidney Crosby has been the leading contributor for the Penguins in terms of goals scored. He has played in 70 games and has managed to accumulate 83 points, totalling (29 goals, 54 assists). Crosby has accumulated five points in his last five appearances.

However, he is currently on a two-game streak without scoring a point. He will hope to end it tonight and help his side climb back to second spot in the East Wild Card. Meanwhile, Evgeni Malkin has been the Penguins' second-leading goal-scorer this season, with 73 points.

The Colorado Avalanche (41-22-6) on the other hand, are currently placed third in the Central Division of the Western Conference. The club have been playing in a dominant style recently as they are currently on a six-game winning streak.

Colorado Avalanche v Toronto Maple Leafs

Nathan MacKinnon has been leading the team in goalscoring with 89 points this season. He has also played brilliantly in his last five games and has managed to collect 10 points from them.

Fans can expect an action-packed game tonight at the Ball Arena, including a classic and exciting faceoff between Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon.

Sidney Crosby is one season away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record

Crosby scored two points in the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the New York Rangers on March 16. Crosby now has an 18th straight season with a point-per-game season. Only Wayne Gretzky has more point-per-game seasons, with 19.

Crosby is currently second only to Wayne Gretzky in terms of points-per-game seasons in NHL history. If the Penguins captain maintains his points-per-game pace next season, he will tie "The Great One" for the record.