Two legendary Penguins teammates earn career milestones on same play
Pittsburgh Penguins centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each earned a career milestone in the Penguins' 9-4 win over the Florida Panthers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins center duo of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin both reached career milestones on the same play. In their 9-4 win against the Panthers, Malkin earned career point no. 1,400, and Crosby got point no.
1756. He surpassed Steve Yzerman at No. 7 for the most points in an NHL career.
With the Penguins up 3-2 on the power-play, Crosby completed a pass to defenseman Erik Karlsson, who slung a shot towards the net. Malkin tipped it in to make it 4-2, giving Malkin the goal and Crosby an assist. More: Paul Skenes raves about Pirates star Konnor Griffin after standout MLB debut More: Stephen A.
Smith rips Geno Auriemma after ‘horrible’ UConn meltdown It’s a serendipitous moment for Penguins fans. Crosby and Malkin have made up one of the most legendary center duos in NHL history. Crosby has won the Art Ross Trophy twice, the Hart Trophy twice, and the Richard Trophy twice.