Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is on pace to break a Wayne Gretzky record many people thought would never fall; most seasons (19) averaging a point-per-game average.

2020-21 Season in Review: Sidney Crosby - PensBurgh

Crosby has 73 points in 67 games heading into the Penguins' next game, Tuesday, Mar. 18, against the New York Islanders. Considering he missed two games in early February, he's on pace to skate in 80 of 82 games.

Therefore, Crosby is only seven points shy of 80, giving him a point-per-game average for the 20th season, surpassing Gretzky's 19-year run from 1979-80 to 1997-98.

Inside Crosby's 2024-25 Season

67 Games Played, 23 Goals, 50 Assists, and 73 Points

- March 2025: 8 GP (5-7-12) 1.50 PPG

- February 2025: 6 GP (2-4-6) 1.00 PPG

- January 2025: 14 GP (6-8-14) 1.00 PPG

- December 2024: 13 GP (2-14-16) 1.23 PPG

- November 2024: 14 GP (5-8-13) 0.92 PPG

- October 2024: 12 GP (3-9-12) 1.00 PPG

Crosby's Quest for Points-Per-Game Record

Crosby made his NHL debut in 2005-06 and became the first 18-year-old to score 100 points, finishing second in Calder Trophy voting behind Alex Ovechkin, who is chasing down Gretzky's all-time goal record of 894.

When The Great One retired in 1999, he owned over 60 NHL records, including the league record for most seasons averaging at least a point per game. However, Crosby tied him for the top spot after the 2023-24 season.

Here's a look back at Crosby's Hall of Fame career and his yearly totals during his quest for 20 seasons, in which he averaged a point per game.