Penguins: Sidney Crosby's Chase Of Wayne Gretzky's NHL Point-Per-Game Record

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Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke a Wayne Gretzky record many people thought would never fall: most seasons averaging a point-per-game average.

Crosby tallied his 80th point in his 72nd game on Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025, against the Buffalo Sabres. This gave him a point-per-game average for the 20th season, surpassing Gretzky's 19-year run from 1979-80 to 1997-98.

Before the 4 Nations Face-off, Crosby missed two games, meaning he can only skate in 80 out of 82 games this season. He needed to reach 80 points to overtake the record.

After scoring a first-period goal, Crosby is the only player in NHL history to average a point per game in 20 seasons.

Inside Crosby's 2024-25 Season

80 Games Played, 33 Goals, 58 Assists, and 91 Points

- April 2025: 7 GP (6-4-10) 1.42 PPG

- March 2025: 14 GP (9-11-20) 1.42 PPG

- February 2025: 6 GP (2-4-6) 1.00 PPG

- January 2025: 14 GP (6-8-14) 1.00 PPG

- December 2024: 13 GP (2-14-16) 1.23 PPG

- November 2024: 14 GP (5-8-13) 0.92 PPG

- October 2024: 12 GP (3-9-12) 1.00 PPG

Crosby's Overtakes Points-Per-Game Record

Crosby made his NHL debut in 2005-06 and became the first 18-year-old to score 100 points, finishing second in Calder Trophy voting behind Alex Ovechkin, who just broke Gretzky's all-time goal record of 894.

When The Great One retired in 1999, he owned over 60 NHL records, including the league record for most seasons averaging at least a point per game. However, Crosby tied him for the top spot after the 2023-24 season.

Here's a look back at Crosby's Hall of Fame career and his yearly totals during his quest for 20 seasons, in which he averaged a point per game.

2024-25: 91 pts in 80 games - 1.13 PPG
2023-24: 94 pts in 82 games - 1.14 PPG
2022-23: 93 pts in 82 games - 1.13 PPG
2021-22: 84 pts in 64 games - 1.31 PPG
2020-21: 62 pts in 55 games - 1.12 PPG
2019-20: 47 pts in 41 games - 1.14 PPG
2018-19: 100 pts in 79 games - 1.26 PPG
2017-18: 89 pts in 79 games - 1.12 PPG
2016-17: 89 pts in 75 games - 1.18 PPG
2015-16: 85 pts in 80 games - 1.06 PPG
2014-15: 84 pts in 77 games - 1.09 PPG
2013-14: 104 pts in 80 games - 1.30 PPG
2012-13: 56 pts in 36 games - 1.55 PPG
2011-12: 37 pts in 22 games - 1.68 PPG
2010-11: 66 pts in 41 games - 1.60 PPG
2009-10: 109 pts in 81 games - 1.34 PPG
2008-09: 103 pts in 77 games - 1.33 PPG
2007-08: 72 pts in 53 games - 1.35 PPG
2006-07: 120 pts in 79 games - 1.51 PPG
2005-06: 102 pts in 81 games - 1.25 PPG

NHL Records Crosby is Still Chasing

Most Goals (One Franchise): Next up - 4th All-time Joe Sakic (COL) 625

Most Assists (One Franchise): Next up - 3rd All-time Steve Yzerman (DET) 1,063

Most Points (One Franchise): Next up - 3rd All-time Mario Lemieux (PIT) 1,723

Most Goals (Penguins History): Next up - 1st Place Mario Lemieux (690)

Most Points (Penguins History): Next up - 1st Place Mario Lemieux (1,723)