Sidney Crosby could add to his legendary resume in the Penguins’ matchup against the Dallas Stars, with two notable achievements within reach. The Pittsburgh captain enters the game just two goals away from recording his 14th career 30-goal season. If he gets there, it would also mark his fifth consecutive season reaching that plateau, further cementing his consistency among the NHL’s elite scorers.
Only a handful of players in league history have produced more 30-goal seasons than Crosby. Among active players, only Alex Ovechkin has reached the mark more times, underscoring the longevity of Crosby’s offensive production.
Crosby is also closing in on another historic ranking. He needs just one more multi-point performance to move past both Mark Messier and Marcel Dionne for third place on the NHL’s all-time list.
Sidney Crosby’s injury update for Penguins vs Stars
Sidney Crosby’s status remains uncertain after he left the game against the Ottawa Senators, and the Pittsburgh Penguins did not provide an update following the matchup. Head coach Dan Muse also declined to offer details, while the team canceled Friday’s practice, removing another opportunity to evaluate his condition. As a result, clarity may not come until pregame.
Importantly, the issue does not appear to be related to the injury that sidelined him for a month during the Winter Olympics. The previous problem affected a different area, while this latest concern is reportedly in his left leg. Even so, Pittsburgh could choose to be cautious with the playoffs approaching.
If Crosby is cleared to play, he would immediately have an opportunity to reach both achievements in the same game. Otherwise, the chase would shift to upcoming matchups as the Penguins continue battling for playoff positioning. For now, his availability remains the biggest question heading into the game.
