Sidney Crosby is on the brink of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record

Sidney Crosby is one of the few players in the NHL with a long list of accomplishments. Crosby scored two points in the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the New York Rangers. Crosby now has an 18th straight season with a point-per-game season. Only Wayne Gretzky has more point-per-game seasons, with 19.

Sidney 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.

Crosby has appeared in 68 games this season and has racked up 83 points on 29 goals and 54 assists. In terms of goals scored for the Penguins this season, he also leads the team. With 78 points, the Pittsburgh Penguins currently lead the Eastern Wild Card standings. On Saturday, March 18th, they will face the New York Rangers. The puck drop for the game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

A look into the illustrious career of Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2005 NHL Draft. He has amassed 1,492 points with (546 goals, and 946 assists) in 1,176 career NHL games.

Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates on the ice during their game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on February 14, 2023 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Crosby has spent his entire career with the Penguins organization. He has won two Art Ross trophies, two Hart Memorial trophies, three Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, and three Stanley Cups.

At 18 years of age, Crosby was the youngest player to record 100 points in a single season. He also became the youngest player to win the Art Ross Trophy at age 19. 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.

Aside from his NHL career, Crosby is also revered for his contributions on the international stage. Crosby has led Team Canada to two gold medals at the Winter Olympics. He scored the overtime winner in the gold medal game against the United States at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. It was coined the "Golden Goal" by Canadian hockey fans.