We’ve been building to this the entire season and the moment has arrived. Sidney Crosby has locked in his 20th(!) consecutive point per game season in the NHL. He of course is in his 20th season making it a yearly occurrence from the age of 18 all the way to the present at age 37.

Sidney Crosby has many super powers as he is one of the best to ever play the sport. This record highlights his unmatched work ethic and attention to detail. Yes, he is one of the most ridiculously skilled players to do it. He’s also someone who always puts in the work whether it is on a macro or micro scale. This drive to succeed defines him and it is why he’s been able to produce season after season at a level like this. He is a true role model because of it.

Here is the clinching moment for Sidney Crosby

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Sidney Crosby passes Wayne Gretzky for the most point-per-game seasons with 20 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Y6f16yMzI6

— SportsNet Pittsburgh (@SNPittsburgh) March 27, 2025

A moment that felt like Hozier's yell 🎶 🙌 pic.twitter.com/xbbjUNmewD

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 28, 2025

Another chapter in the Sidney Crosby record books 🤩 https://t.co/bHNeXmcFlC pic.twitter.com/P2fXHYJmGA

— NHL (@NHL) March 27, 2025

As I mentioned above, it is work ethic which drives something like this

"Work ethic. You have to continue to get better and learn. Even after this long you have to continue to evolve and adjust."

Sidney Crosby's answer on how he's able to score at such a consistent rate for so long is perfect 🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/RTYMZS5tH3

— SportsNet Pittsburgh (@SNPittsburgh) March 28, 2025

For me, the most incredible part about Crosby's 20th season with a point per game is that he is currently tied for 1st in the NHL with 53 5v5 points. It is such an absurd accomplishment to be putting in that kind of work at 37 years old. Being at the top of the heap in even-strength production is the sign of an elite player and a great sign that Sid still has multiple years left to keep pumping out top end seasons, which is so cool.

Anytime we get a moment like this you know Bob Grove is going to be on it. Here are some great Sidney Crosby stats for the occasion

Sid’s points-per-game:

05-06, 1.26
06-07, 1.52
07-08, 1.36
08-09, 1.34
09-10, 1.35
10-11, 1.61
11-12, 1.68
12-13, 1.56
13-14, 1.30
14-15, 1.09
15-16, 1.06
16-17, 1.19
17-18, 1.09
18-19, 1.27
19-20, 1.15
20-21, 1.13
21-22, 1.22
22-23, 1.13
23-24, 1.15
24-25, 1.11

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM

This is the 500th regular season game in which Sid has scored a goal.

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM

In his 1,344 regular season GP, Sid has:

Goals in 500 games (37.2% of games)
Assists in 726 games (54.0%)
Points in 951 games (70.8%)
Multiple goals in 105 games (7.8%)
Multiple assists in 254 games (18.9%)
Multiple points in 490 games (36.5%)

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Most points-per-game seasons for Pens:

Sid (20)
Geno (15)
Mario (15)
Jagr (9)
Francis (6)
Coffey (5)
Stevens (5)
Guentzel (4)
Apps (4)

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Sid has:
Recorded points in 951 of his 1,344 GP (70.8%)
Been blanked in 393 of his 1,344 GP (29.2%)

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Most points-per-game, NHL history (minimum 150 GP):
Gretzky (1.92)
Mario (1.88)
McDavid (1.51)
Bossy (1.50)
Orr (1.39)
Dionne (1.31)
Statsny (1.27)
Sid (1.25)
Forsberg (1.25)

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Sid points-per-game (regular season):
Home (1.38)
Road (1.12)
In wins (1.67)
In losses (0.74)
Under Olczyk (1.00)
Under Therrien (1.41)
Under Bylsma (1.43)
Under Johnston (0.98)
Under Sullivan (1.17)
At Mellon (1.53)
At PPG Paints (1.32)

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Most point-per-game seasons in NHL history:
Sid (20)
Gretzky (19)
Howe (17)
Geno (15)
Mario (15)
Francis (15)
Sakic (15)
Messier (15)
Dionne (15)

— Bob Grove (@bobgrove91.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Legendary stuff.


Congratulations Sid, your hard work has led you to a much deserved honor and one that is going to be really difficult to top. Here’s to adding some more seasons to it.


Lastly, the other guy chasing down Wayne Gretzky did something incredibly kind last night. At the conclusion of the Capitals and Wild game Alexander Ovechkin called his team back onto the ice to give handshakes to Marc-Andre Fleury. It was very likely the last time that Ovechkin and the Capitals will be up against their long time rival. This was a fierce and healthy rivalry over the years and both guys were able to best the other over the years. I thought it was an outstanding gesture and a fitting end to this chapter.

Alex Ovechkin gets the Caps to line up and shake hands with Marc-Andre Fleury

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM

A great night for hockey.

Thanks for reading!

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