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The NHL is gradually revealing the best players from the last 25 years as voted by NHL broadcasters, media, and writers

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise assists record - securing yet another part of his legacy.

On Thursday during their tilt against the Edmonton Oilers, the Pittsburgh Penguins' NHL Quarter Century Team was revealed.

The NHL is gradually releasing each organization's "Quarter-Century Team," which highlights the best first- and second-team forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders from the 21st century. The teams were chosen by broadcasters, media, and writers, both nationally and locally, who have covered the teams.

The Penguins' first team consists of:

Forwards
Sidney Crosby
Evgeni Malkin
Jake Guentzel

Defensemen
Kris Letang
Sergei Gonchar

Goaltender
Marc-Andre Fleury

The Penguins' second team consists of:

Forwards
Mario Lemieux
Phil Kessel
Chris Kunitz

Defensemen
Brian Dumoulin
Brooks Oprik

Goaltender
Matt Murray

The NHL All Quarter-Century team - which will include the best of the entire league from the last 25 years - will be chosen by fans in February. You can track each Quarter-Century team with THN's Quarter-Century Team tracker.

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