Mario Lemieux's return to the NHL on Dec. 27, 2000, after nearly four years away from the game, may have changed his legacy. David E. Klutho / Sports Illustrated via Getty Images CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, ...

Mario Lemieux, reserved as always, spoke directly to Crosby. "Hey Sid, congratulations on passing me with 1,724 points," Lemieux said. "I knew when we played together in 2005 that you were going to be ...

Mario Lemieux congratulates Sidney Crosby after the Pittsburgh Penguins captain surpasses his franchise points record in an emotional, historic moment. Mario Lemieux’s career still looms over hockey ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — As far as Sidney Crosby is concerned, Mario Lemieux is still No. 1 in his book. But after Sunday night, Lemieux is now officially No. 2. Crosby broke Lemieux’s franchise scoring ...

Sidney Crosby is among the game's greats. Claudio Bresciani / Getty Images PITTSBURGH — When the story of the Pittsburgh Penguins is written, Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby will stand alone. And now, ...

Sidney Crosby is now the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer, passing legend Mario Lemieux. Crosby picked up a goal and an assist in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, ...

Dec 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the puck in a shootout against the Montréal Canadien at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: ...

Sidney Crosby finally did it. On Sunday, Crosby reached a cherished franchise milestone, passing Mario Lemieux for the most total points in Pittsburgh Penguins history. Lemieux himself offered Crosby ...