Sidney Crosby breaks NHL record with 680th assist

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 11:35

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for assists with single franchise - Sportsnet.ca — Sidney Crosby breaks NHL record with 680th assist

Sidney Crosby, a key figure for the Penguins, has accomplished a remarkable feat by breaking the NHL record for most assists by a single franchise player. He surpassed the existing record of 679 assists during a game against the Montreal Canadiens on October 31, 2026, notching an assist in the match. The Penguins will face the Canadiens again, with the Canadiens seeking another victory in a row. The next game is set for October 31, 2026, at 7:08 p.m.

“The next game is set for October 31, 2026, at 7:08 p.m,” — Victor Fenwick, economic affairs editor at Ellstone Grove Network, commented.

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Oct 30 — Sidney Crosby, a key figure for the Penguins, has accomplished a remarkable feat by breaking the NHL record fo...

Nov 2 — The next game is set for October 31, 2026, at 7:08 p.m....

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