Crosby just made NHL history

It is Wayne Gretzky and now Sidney Crosby. That's it. That's the list. Last night as the Pittsburgh Penguins came into Madison Square garden to face off against the New York Rangers, Sidney Crosby made history becoming only the 2nd player in NHL history to record 19 seasons as a point per game player. Truly an astonishing feat that shows Crosby's dominance from first breaking into the league to this very day at age 36. Despite the Penguins having one of their worst seasons in the Crosby era with an over 90% chance they miss the playoffs for the 2nd consecutive year, it certainly hasn't been due to the fault of their captain Sidney Crosby. Coming into to tonights matchup against the Rangers, he had 10 points in his last 4 games and found himself just 3 points shy of recording yet another point per game season for the 19th time in his career. It was a game where we saw Jonathan Quick celebrated for becoming the winningest American goalie in NHL history, with 392 as he received his silver goalie stick. We had Igor Shesterkin getting a little heated with Crosby as the two went at it a bit and we definitely saw some feistiness after Rakell laid a questionable hit. We had an EBUG in the building, the Rangers had a controversial goal called back and of course Sidney Crosby made NHL history. I cover it all and more in todays NHL hockey video!
#nhl #highlights #hockey #pittsburghpenguins #newyorkrangers #sidneycrosby

[@user-ud7ko4cq1n]

If Crosby hadn't have missed a couple years in his prime due to concussion symptoms, he'd be knocking on the doorstep of some other ridiculous records right now.

[@jules1536]

This says it all ^

[@sg255010]

And the lockout year...that killed a lot of stats.

[@billb.5183]

@@sg255010 Not to mention Covid. He'd probably have a few hundred more points or so.

[@chrismcintyre1836]

Gretzky missed a lot too. So did Mario.

[@Theo-lt7vy]

@@chrismcintyre1836and jagr but jagr played a lot longer

[@OKmoomer]

You think about all the players who didn't tie Wayne Gretzky's record, and yet Sid the Kid stands virtually alone alongside the Great One now. Simply remarkable.

[@aroundtheleaguehighlightse6163]

Till McDavid makes it 20 seasons. But yes those two are truly remarkable

[@YZER19]

Not really. Gretzky had more than a point per game in those seasons. it's not even the same universe let alone standing next to each other....

[@aroundtheleaguehighlightse6163]

@@YZER19 yeah I know but still tied Gretzky's record no matter what. Still good company to have 19 consecutive point per game career. Different eras but amazing in their own times. Both were a blessing to be part of this league

[@OKmoomer]

@@YZER19 Gretzky's prime was well before butterfly goalies existed and before the sport got much tougher to score a million points at the NHL level. This is why there's quite a few players who have achieved this same feat when it comes to era-adjusted points per game.

[@jcfairbanks13]

@@YZER19 With his points tonight Crosby is now the only player in NHL history with 19 straight seasons averaging over a point per game, so he's in a league of his own there

[@celticpridedrums]

I was at the Olympics in Vancouver and we literally screamed all the way home for hours--Crosby will always be a great Canadian hockey hero-with or without the Pens.

[@sneakyvee]

Crosby definitely lived up to the potential. He battled through more then even gretzky in his era.

[@brucemckinlay9739]

lol sure he did.

[@ground.jordan]

@@brucemckinlay9739 impossible to say. Sid's the only one with four confirmed concussions though.

[@rmay16]

@@brucemckinlay9739i mean over gretzky? Absoloutely. Mario is another story but…. Wayne had a relatively healthy career

[@Nalleteus]

I think Crosby didn't reach his full potential for those injuries but still best player of his generation

[@thebigpicture2032]

@@rmay16 Gretzky was never the same after the Sutter cross check from behind

[@militant_daisies2194]

its been a real pleasure watching every damn penguin game the past 2 decades with our captain at the helm.

[@DiscernedEyes]

Just amazing. A point per game is the mark of a true team player

[@YZER19]

what?

[@letigidou8660]

What does a point per game have to do with being a team player? Him playing an amazing two way grind for the past 10 years is what makes him a team player.

[@randbproductions]

@@letigidou8660 How do you not understand this? Not even the highest scorer in the league could average a PPG if you don't consider assists. Someone who averages a PPG is definitely more likely to be a team player.

[@DiscernedEyes]

@@randbproductions letigido obviously has no idea what it’s like to play hockey at a competitive level

[@Kiddingyoumust]

What? So if a player focus on defense he isn't a true team player? Goalkeeper can never be team players? Only offense matters? Hahahahah

[@nigelcanuck5943]

Loved the finish with the interview Sid actually as a Kid!

[@55Porter]

Think about the fact that Lemieux, Crosby, and Jagr all spent the primes of their careers in Pittsburgh. 3 of the top 7 or 8 players of all time.

[@reathpd]

Briefly met him on a flight. Class guy and very respectful. Made me a proud Canadian to watch how he interacted with them.

[@alphamale3643]

He has had more deflection goals this year than in the past 5+ years combined. Brings me back to his prime years. And somehow, he is nearly back in his prime. He may not have 120 pts this season, but its still his best season overall I've seen by him since probably 2017.

[@wildchild795]

I am 20 years old, and this legend, Sid the Middleaged Man has been putting up 82+ since I was born, absolutely insane

[@brucecook502]

Sidney Crosby is what kept me a penguins fan after lemieux retired and I have never regretted it. 🙂

[@user-pc8ot4os8g]

Im a Blackhawks fan but more of a Hockey fan period so CONGRATULATIONS TO CROSBY FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENT

[@sirich7751]

As time goes on my respect for Crosby just increases. Pushed through the concussion issues, fantastic player all around and very modest. Hats off to you!! (From a Ranger's fan)

[@nickjackman3826]

So proud we are so lucky to have him represent our city. Oh, captain my captain!

[@guumidropu]

Back sore from carrying the pens on his back, 10 points in 4 games, playing the best teams in the league and winning, crosby is HIM ‼️‼️‼️

[@rolieg81]

F'n amazing person/player

[@YouTubeaidsreal]

Never a big Crosby fan but gotta respect the kid now. Sids a beast

[@Stonecold724]

He barked at the refs a lot his first few years with the cameras always on him the entire game. Then he grew out of it, but the stigma of being a "crybaby" was solidified. We forget that he played in the NHL 3-4 years before he could even have a beer legally in the US.

[@jeanjacques9365]

@@Stonecold724 He was also targeted physically in his first few years coming into the league right after enforcers were chased out of the league. So yeah he talked about to the refs a lot but it didn't come out of nowhere either.

[@BxIowaIrelandSwAg]

@@jeanjacques9365 He was targeted for being a reputed dirty player. Hasn't changed til this day.

[@kennyg1358]

​@@BxIowaIrelandSwAgBS

[@maximus11400]

@@BxIowaIrelandSwAg Lmao you should go on the road with your comedy show....

[@Esotericism72]

Sids a LEGEND, right there next to Gretzky

[@johnharrington110]

Love your videos, buddy. You exemplify what it is to be a great fan; loyal to his favorite team. I'm from Charlestown, Boston, Mass., 02129, and I had Bobby Orr as a youngster. Like you with The Penguins, I am a life-long Bruins (and Red Sox) fan. I watch every one of your productions and I must say how much I enjoy your professionalism as a commentator and producer of my daily source of hockey appreciation. This one in particular, I am saving to its own playlist and I am going to title it, "For a young kid someday; watch 'til end." Your post script of the boy, Sidney Crosby, expounding his awe at his possibilities is something I think every liitle aspiring athlete, whatever the sport, should hear. Touche to you, Mr. Next Man Up. I'll be watching my prompts for more from you. Thanks, Boston John

[@nextmanupNMU]

Wow, thank you John! One of the nicest comments I’ve received since beginning this channel last year. Its so refreshing to hear so I really appreciate it. Have a great night-NMU

[@barryengelhardt2429]

Big hockey fan Here in chicago I've had the pleasure of watching some really good players This guy is amazing congratulations sid I don't think anybody'll equal that record.

[@ALButtsy]

Great videos man, shout out from Dartmouth NS! Hard not to idolize Crosby being a young hockey player in the Maritimes.. Cheers

[@CahtahHart]

This guy is 36, still tearing it up. Absolutely insane.

[@KyleFunk21]

Crosby without injuries and lockout, he’s on the top of every single list imaginable with Gretz and Lemeiux.

[@curseyoujordanshow]

I don't care about the Penguins at all, but I'll always root for Crosby. And look, he's won about every trophy, medal and award there is, some multiple times even, so it's not like the guy has been hard done by; but it's still tough to not feel a little bad to see him miss the playoffs _again._

[@bighoss4189]

Seasons not over yet bud

[@dustinnorris1859]

Still a chance

[@Wallaces_Wood]

They might make it. Nobody really seems to want the 3rd spot in the metro or the 2nd wild card

[@shorejp]

Great game recap. Thank you

[@MikeLit2]

It’s an honor to watch Crosby play for all these years. 🐧

[@MicBergsma]

Love it! Thanks for making this video 🎉

[@TWTexasA1]

It’s hard to believe Crosby is 36 years old especially seeing those videos of him when he was so young…

[@DaneBryantFrazier]

Your pacing is stellar man. Subscribed. 👍

[@kennyg1358]

He's never had a bad year. Besides injuries obviously. Top five all-time player in my opinion. 99, 4, 66, 9, 87.

[@robertprosser1664]

Congratulation too Crosby 👏🏻🎉 he deserve it he plays all his heart out for us pens fans I do have too say thanks for the great season of hockey 🏒🥅 sid the kid I am a huge pens fan pens for life 💪🏻👏🏻🎉🖤💛🐧🐧🐧🐧🖤💛🐧🐧🐧🏒🥅🏒🥅💪🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@BrandRedacted]

That disallowed goal was 100% a veteran move my Letang. He knew what he was doing pushing Kreider into thr crease

[@keenanrayne9170]

I used to hate on Crosby simply because he’s not on the team I cheer for. But now we have McDavid and it’s always fun watching 97 vs 87 when they play eachother.

[@dallasburgess5329]

Why does Pittsburgh and Edmonton have a lock on generational players??😂

[@chrisallardfilms9001]

Gretzky had 14 consecutive seasons averaging over a point per game. Sid has now hit 19. Gretzky’s streak ended when he only got 48 in 48 in his 15th year (17th with the WHA). He has now tied the consecutive seasons with a PPG or more record of 19 seasons held by Gretzky. Just some clarification there. Sid Consecutive seasons > 1PPG = 19 Consecutive seasons = or > 1PPG = 19 Wayne Consecutive seasons > 1PPG = 14 Consecutive seasons = or > 1PPG = 19

[@kpotter78]

Great vid for an amazing guy!

[@Rangersontop643]

As soon as I saw the rangers pull the goalie during a puck battle I knew the game was over. it was a dumb decision that ended with the penguins scoring. Had the Rangers kept him until they had possession I could see them possibly getting the goal and sending it to OT where it's anyones game.

[@daveperella1263]

Gonna pass it next year

[@iCycle086]

One of the greatest to ever lace up skates. I’m an islanders fan and I’m going to miss seeing him play when he finally retires. Hope it isn’t too soon.

[@SimRacingVeteran]

Technically Crosby is over a point per game on this season, haven’t played all 82 games yet.

[@vincentbaillargeon9139]

He is the GOAT of my generation. Such a career.

[@MikeHart72]

I grew up watching the Gretzky era so he is the GOAT of my generation. There is no question Crosby is the GOAT of his generation. What an amazing career he’s had

[@bobprobert353]

Penguins went into a frenzy the next night against New Jersey get 5 goals on the 3rd. Two by Crosby.

[@indianheadlogan]

That karlsson interference call had to be a blowback call for the fans angry after the allowed goal

[@trvman1]

Well, to me when your best player on a team is 36 years old, it says something about Management.

[@Stonecold724]

Your point is well taken. The Pens are way too old. But Crosby at 36 would be the best player on a lot of teams.

[@davidhaworth7152]

Also says something about Crosby

[@Fiddletennis]

An 18yo is the best player on a team too - the nexter one

[@NJHC21]

😂don’t discredit Sid like that.

[@bryanporter815]

Usually I’d agree but in the case of Sid, he’d still at 36 be the best player on all but maybe 2-4 teams max

[@LukeVenables]

I'm Australian so didn't follow hockey as a kid but even then I knew the name Sidney Crosby. He will always be one of my favourites.

[@ukpenguin2385]

@6:57 "Don't give me hope ..... " lol, thats beautiful after such a crazy season :)

[@keithfurlotte6017]

Gretzky never went into a corner. If he did he would not have lasted nearly as long as he did. He had unskilled goons to protect him, they could not play in today’s game . He let everyone else take his hits for him.Incredibly skilled yes, but not a complete hockey player. Not much of a back checker but more of a blue line floater. Crosby goes into corners , has been beat up slashed punched and checked into the middle of next week and still puts up incredible numbers. I would take Crosby over Gretzky ant day on my team.

[@user-gn9tl6ph5h]

Two of the great players I've been watching for the last 56 years Gretzky Crosby the best,

[@kenflowers9271]

Quick, short, informative video thanks! A lot less talking and filler speech. I have followed Crosby and the Penguins for years long before he was in the NHL. He has got class. I'm from the city that cannot keep an NHL team, (Atlanta.) Now I moved to Avalanche country! 😅😅

[@burtmann3921]

I loved Gretz when I was a kid and When Sid the kid came into the NHL I quickly became a big fan. He is along side Wayne as 2 of Canada's own. Oh Canada!

[@eyespyeyespyeyespy]

3:09 geno being geno lmao

[@dtmrea247]

Definitely one of the best players of all time. Probably in the top 10 of all players and top 5 forwards.

[@kelseywhitlatch173]

00:45 what’s crazy is Crosby’s went on a freaking tear 15 points the last 6 games, pens have points in 7 straight, 3 straight wins, and are now only 2 points out of the last playoff spot.. Nasty Ned the penguins back up as I call Alex Nedeljkovic has basically come in and saved their season… they really got a Florida panthers last year feel to it and the players are starting to believe!

[@yotoober1]

Oilers had one whole line of Hall of Famers and one coming off the bench just on case. Oilers Hall of Famers W Glenn Anderson C Wayne Gretzky W Mark Messier D Paul Coffey D Kevin Lowe G Grant Fuhr --------------------- W Jari Kurri Are you kidding me? Even the Canadiens didn't have 7 HOFs playing all at the same time.

[@JackBirdbath]

01-02 Red Wings have 9 players in the HHOF, will be 10 when Datsyuk gets in.

[@gpower]

Forgot Yari Kurri!

[@gpower]

Sorry, missed the last line.

[@yotoober1]

That Oilers team was viewed the Best Team of All Time. 🏆

[@terrywright9765]

Taking Crosby over OV every time. Much more complete player.

[@chrisg7731]

Such an old comparison. That argument ended a long, long time ago.

[@MikePurdue-ky9pm]

Yeah. I notice those Ovechkin fans are awful quiet in recent years.

[@justindietzler8787]

One of the best ever. He does everything, has won everything, and continues to do more even now.

[@jasonboisseau409]

I’m a Bs fan and I’ve never liked Crosby but in terms of just pure talent, he’s easily one of the best players I’ve ever seen. I still say he has the greatest backhand in hockey and his ability to knock pucks out of the air is ridiculous. His vision and hockey IQ are also off the charts.

[@TysonGould-td2wh]

And the Kevlar hockey bags , lifetime warranty haha

[@-_-Code-_-]

I've thought this for quite a while.. probably confirming it after watching the golden goal on Ryan Miller as a sabres fan.. Crosby is on of the goats, the best of his generation and deserves his spot on the rushmore of great players.

[@bruce8321]

Crosby and MacKinnon two great Nova Scotia boys from the same little town of Cole Harbour beside Halifax. Imagine that!

[@MrWonny1986]

Not that he’d ever come over, but this man would be a beast on the Jets.

[@arcticgriz20]

I hope he gets the record next season 👊🏽

[@belligerent-irony]

I hope he sticks around for the next Olympics. 🙏

[@phantompower]

Absolute legend.

[@thebrassbandit]

4:05 I may be in the minority here, since I'm almost as old as Sid and grew up playing before/just at the onset of concussions being taken seriously, but watching all these new-era players who seemingly actively refuse to protect themselves on the boards when they have the puck is frustrating. Like I get it, the onus is on the checker to not bust your head into the boards from the numbers. But so often now you see these players standing 3 feet away from the boards with their backs to the ice surface, usually leaning INTO the boards, then faking a move like they're going to turn around and getting laid out as they cancel course. Those things happen in split seconds and you can't just always EXPECT to be safe because you're not facing the play, which they seem to do. Now I completely understand it's smart hockey; you have the potential to put your team at a PP advantage if you can swing it. But you also risk getting a real injury from getting plastered, and losing that advantage anyways if your teammates get penalties while coming to your defense. Idk, I'm probably just a bitter old man.

[@bobsmith8124]

The ending is so true… they are all so privileged to have had parents to push and guide them into professional sports. Im glad someone is enjoying this lifr

[@garybarichello6286]

P leas explain your 3rd man asist coment. There are quite often two asist on a goal and that has been the case since time. There is no point given if a fourth man starts starts a passing sequence that results in a goal.

[@g-urts5518]

Just so everyone's aware. When gretzky was 10. He scored either 300 or 400 goals in a single season playing against 14 year olds. That's when he got the nickname "the great one." It was a headline in his hometown newspaper

[@viperatech]

Crosby is a machine.

[@Wallaces_Wood]

Crosby trying to DRAG the pens to the wildcard

[@kevindavis8526]

HUT better come out with a 🔥🔥card for him this week

[@SpringfieldChan]

I was furious about the moving hockey stick call

[@dreyfus66]

the penguins need to go 4-1-2 in order to get in to the wild card

[@nalgene247]

19 years is a long time.

[@scottmalcolm]

When Gretzky played 212 points guys on the 4 th line got 82 points This is when 4th liners of teams got 50 goals like AL SECORD Bernie Nichols 70

[@shrekdaddy6912]

That comment aged like milk. The penguins are currently in a playoff spot

[@sootchh4055]

McDavid has 10 more years to go to tie Gretzky. And he has played just about exactly half of the games Crosby has played so far (not counting playoffs).

[@reignofrock]

When he wins a Vezina then we can talk about it.

[@johnseibert3909]

I’m just gonna add, Gretzky was literally untouchable.. the guy hardly got hit.. I’ve seen a bunch of footage. The guy barely gets a shoulder🤷🏻‍♂️. With that being said Crosby took a lot of abuse his rookie years.. different year’s different players.. I like Gretzky, but come on.. it’s Sidney Crosby.

[@Straydogger]

The game was different then for sure. Not many "enforcers" in the NHL these days. That's why Gretzky didn't get touched. If you hit him too hard Semenko or McSorley would be beating your head to mush. LOL

[@RussianNHL]

So better then Ovie. Complete player.

[@MikeHart72]

They play different styles. Both are great but if I had the choice it would be Crosby on my team. I have this argument with my friend at least once a week with my friend. He claims Matthews is the best player in the league and doesn’t understand how people aren’t saying he will win the Hart trophy. He might be the best goal scorer right now but he isn’t the best player. Here’s how the conversation usually ends Me….Mathews plays the same style as Ovi, how many cups has he won. Crosby plays the same style as Gretzky, how many cups has he won. I’m not arguing Crosby is the best player, I’m pointing out which style brings more success. The Hart trophy will come down to 3 players and Matthews is not in this group

[@elliottryan13]

I'm a Pens fan, and I may be outta the loop living Atlanta and try, but WHERE IS REMPE!?

[@original_poster]

Lemieux is still the greatest player ever, all things considered.

[@MicBergsma]

Whoo love this!

[@winkletown8828]

Sid is magical

[@yunshansun]

Crosby is the gggggggooooooooaaaaaattttttt!

[@rdspam]

Great accomplishment, but not even the GOAT on his team. I’ve watched his and Mario’s entire career, living in Pittsburgh, and going to many games. Mario was just better. Gretzky, Mario, Orr, Howe are still the Mt. Rushmore. Sid has solidified #5.

[@mcfly7]

Imagine, this man had more than one concussion.

[@angelaa.9915]

Sid the literal kid: adorable

[@TysonGould-td2wh]

And the Saskatoon Sasktel Center holds like ,14 000 ppl

[@Sar3n]

6:40 just Kreider being the pos he's always been lol

[@MikePurdue-ky9pm]

You're looking at the Clark Kent of the NHL

[@dylandarter471]

I’m a new hockey fan. For my 4th ever NHL game my hometown Blue Jackets were able to play the spoiler last weekend. That said, it was very cool to see Crosby nearing the pinnacle of this historic run.

[@scrapking77]

Three Cups, back to back cup wins, gold medal game winner, consistent scoring over a long career, Hall of Fame. I'm not a Pens fan, but, sometimes you just have to shut the F&$c up, stand and applaud. Let's go Canes!

[@TysonGould-td2wh]

And we need playoff collectable jerseys a new one every year with diff logo ,limited number jerseys and time only

[@TS-ew5sm]

It’ll be a sad day when he retires. We had 2 generational players back to back with super Mario

[@serserrano1]

A Canadian and Global hockey Hero for sure!

[@brandensimmons653]

Sid loves playing at MSG I think he's top 10 of points scored as a visitor at the legendary barn right?

[@TysonGould-td2wh]

And a straight solid polysynthetic hockey stick too

[@morgan4212]

This i will say for the thousenth time if you are a hockey geek like i was you would look at how people skate, No one and i mean no one ever skated like syd what i mean is he was just so sure footed and perfect balance yhat you could see himflow through people.

[@vincentvideos3046]

Good shit on the refs for not calling that hit where he turned. But the interference on karlsson was pretty funny

[@timbush4968]

Second best player in my Life Time ( saw them all ). Well deserved. True knock me down and I'll get back up player just like Wayne. No rolling around like a "Lemieux" out of water.

[@ronfroehlich4697]

Wayne Gretzky would literally not have survived the amount of abuse and cheap shots Mario Lemieux endured in his career.

[@TysonGould-td2wh]

And the memory foam hockey Gloves