Crosby gets standing ovation for clinching 20th point-per-game season

Penguins forward breaks Gretzky’s record to become 1st player to achieve feat

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      OTT@PIT: Fans congratulate Crosby with a standing ovation for his 20th season averaging at least a point per game

      By Christopher Detwiler
      @Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

      After clinching his 20th point-per-game season on Thursday, Sidney Crosby got acknowledgement from his home crowd on Sunday.

      The Pittsburgh Penguins captain made history with a goal against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, becoming the first player in NHL history to average at least a point per game for 20 seasons, passing Wayne Gretzky for most such seasons in a career.

      Despite the 7-2 loss, Crosby reflected on the milestone.

      “It’s hard right now after a loss like that. I just think that there’s a lot of guys who’ve contributed to that so I’m thankful for the guys that I’ve played with that contributed to it,” Crosby said. “It’s a special milestone but obviously [you] play to win.”

      Back on home ice on Sunday, the team acknowledged Crosby’s achievement on the big screen, and the crowd showed its appreciation for the star.

      The Penguins captain currently leads the team with 80 points (26 goals, 54 assists). Because he missed two games earlier in the season, he can play a maximum of 80 games this year.

      He’s hit the points-per-game threshold in all 20 seasons of his career.

      -- NHL.com Independent Correspondent Wes Crosby contributed to this report

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