Sidney Crosby: Is the NHL icon the youngest captain to win the Stanley Cup?

Sidney Crosby, often known as "The Next One," is arguably one of the best players to ever net the puck in the National Hockey League (NHL).

"Sid the Kid" was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Crosby has been a player in the NHL for the past 18 years and has spent his entire career donning the uniform of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Crosby was given the nickname "The Next One" as a result of the outstanding play he has displayed over the course of his 18 years in the league. At the young age of 21, Sidney Crosby was able to accomplish a career highlight that is the objective of every player in the NHL.

After winning the Stanley Cup for the first time at the age of 21 years, 10 months and 5 days, Sydney Crosby set a record by becoming the youngest captain to do so. The Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings in the 2009 Stanley Cup finals.

The Penguins won their third Stanley Cup in 2009 with "The Great One" playing a crucial role in assisting them win the cup. Crosby led the team in postseason scoring with 31 points, including 15 goals and 16 assists in the team's 24 games.

Over the course of his 18-year career in the NHL, Sidney Crosby has played in 1,160 games and racked up 1,471 points, including 541 goals and 930 assists.

Additionally, he has played for the Penguins in 18 seasons, which places Crosby in first place for the most seasons played by any player in the franchise.

Sidney Crosby's NHL accolades

Crosby has won the Art Ross Trophy (2), Hart Memorial Trophy (2), Ted Lindsay Award (3), Mark Messier Leadership Award (2), Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (2), Conn Smythe Trophy (2), Stanley Cup (3), and is a nine-time All-Star Game participant in his 18-year NHL career.

Sidney Crosby's performances this season so far

As of writing this, "Sid the Kid" has played 52 games this season and has accumulated 62 points with 24 goals and 38 assists. In his previous five games, Crosby has contributed 5 points for the team.

His team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, are currently sixth in the Metropolitan Division and second in the wild card standings with a record of 26-17-9. The Penguins have a great chance of making it to the playoffs for the 38th time if they avoid more defeats in the remaining games.