Even when you mix in all the goal-scorers, gold medallists and Stanley Cup champs, a few players stand alone as the best of the 2000s. Ryan Dixon somehow narrows it down to a top 25.

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Crosby made history yet again and earned a standing ovation as the Penguins held on to defeat the Islanders 3-2 at home.

Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman ...

Sidney Crosby added yet another feather to his cap as he passed Mario Lemieux for most assists in Pittsburgh Penguins history. Crosby earned his 1,034th career assist and received a congratulatory ...

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists on Michael Bunting’s power-play goal and ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for most assists in team history during the second period Sunday against the New York Islanders.