The three-time Stanley Cup champion (2009, 2016 and 2017) will begin his 20th season in a Penguins uniform, a franchise record, and his 18th with the “C” on his jersey, edging out only Detroit’s Steve Yzerman (19) as the longest-tenured captain in NHL history. Crosby holds the Penguins franchise record for games played (1st, 1,272), even-strength goals (416, 1st), even-strength points (1,025, 1st) and game-winning goals (90, 1st), and is trailed only by Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux in every major category in Penguins history, including goals (2nd, 592), assists (1,004, 2nd) and points (1,596, 2nd).
The 10-time NHL All-Star has won numerous individual awards throughout his career, including two Conn Smythe Trophies as the league’s playoff MVP (2016, 2017), two Art Ross Trophies (2007, 2014) as the NHL’s leading scorer, two Hart Memorial Trophies (2007, 2014) as the league’s MVP, three Ted Lindsay Awards (2007, 2013, 2014) as the league’s most outstanding player as voted on by players, two Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophies (2010, 2017) as the league’s leading scorer and a Mark Messier Leadership Award (2010).
“Sid’s work ethic, focus, character and mastery of his craft are legendary to those in the hockey world. But what makes Sid so special is that he truly surpasses that legend with his daily commitment to his craft and helping the Penguins win,” continued Dubas. “His dedication to the Penguins through 2027 ensures that our franchise will have its captain as we navigate this phase of our project. Sid’s commitment reiterates our urgency to build a team around him that can lead our team back into contention and provide our players with Sid’s leadership and example of what it means to be a Pittsburgh Penguin.”
Named one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players,” the 37-year-old forward ranks 10th in NHL history with 1,596 points (592G-1,004A) in 1,272 games played, and has averaged at least a point per game in each of his 19 NHL seasons, a feat he and Wayne Gretzky have accomplished. The 5-foot-11, 201-pound forward ranks among the top 25 in league history in goals (592, 21st), assists (1,004, 14th), points (1,596, 10th) and game-winning goals (90, 23rd). The 50-goal scorer in 2009-10 has surpassed the 30-goal mark (a franchise record) 12 times and the 100-point plateau six times, which is the seventh most times in NHL history.
Crosby, one of the greatest players in NHL playoff history, ranks among the top 20 in playoff goals (71, 18th), assists (130, 5th) and points (201, 5th). He became the youngest player to lead his team to the Stanley Cup at age 21 in 2009, and is one of three players in NHL history to win back-to-back Conn Smythe Trophies (2016, 2017), joining Bernie Parent (1974, 1975) and Lemieux (1991, 1992). Crosby has the most playoff games played (180, 1st), assists (130, 1st) and points (201, 1st) in Penguins history, trailing only Lemieux (76) with 71 playoff goals.
A native of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Crosby became the 26th member of the Triple Gold Club by winning the Stanley Cup (2009, 2016, 2017), Olympic gold (2010, 2014) and the World Championship (2015). Crosby is the only member of the Club to captain all three teams to their respective titles and was only the ninth Canadian to accomplish the feat. Known for scoring the overtime-winning goal against the United States at the 2010 Olympic Games, nicknamed the “Golden Goal,” Crosby has won gold medals at every international tournament for Team Canada, including the World Cup of Hockey (2016), World Championship (2015) and World Junior Championship (2005). He was recently named one of the first six players to represent Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025.
Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Among players drafted first overall in NHL history, only Lemieux (1,723) has recorded more points than Crosby (1,596).
