Sidney Crosby just joined ultra-elite NHL club — Meet the legends who reached 1,700 points before him

Sidney Crosby has reached a milestone that only the greatest names in hockey can understand. On Monday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain collected an assist against the St. Louis Blues to record his 1,700th career point, officially joining one of the rarest scoring clubs in NHL history. It’s a moment that highlights not only his longevity, but also the elite level he has maintained throughout his 19-season career.Reaching 1,700 points places Crosby among just nine players ever to achieve the feat. With 631 goals and 1,069 assists, all in a Penguins uniform, he continues to define consistency and excellence. Few athletes have carried the expectations Crosby has faced since being drafted first overall in 2005, and even fewer have delivered the way he has.The icons who reached this milestone before Crosby represent the highest tier of hockey greatness, including Wayne Gretzky with a record 2,857 points, Jaromir Jagr with 1,921, Mark Messier with 1,887, Gordie Howe with 1,850, Ron Francis with 1,798, Marcel Dionne with 1,771, Steve Yzerman with 1,755, and Penguins legend Mario Lemieux with 1,723.Now, Crosby’s name sits right among them — a clear reminder of his impact on the sport and the era he defined. What makes this milestone even more meaningful for Pittsburgh fans is who’s next. Crosby is now closing in on Mario Lemieux himself, the legend who brought him into the organization and shaped the foundation of his career. Overtaking Lemieux on the leaderboard later this season would mark one of the most emotional moments in Penguins history and symbolize Crosby’s own place atop the franchise’s legacy.Crosby also remains a step ahead of fellow superstar Alex Ovechkin, who sits at 1,630 career points. Their rivalry has powered the NHL for nearly two decades and continues to push both players to historic heights.Three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals, countless highlight-reel moments, and now 1,700 career points. Crosby’s journey is still being written, and every milestone only strengthens his place among the greatest ever to play the game.Also Read: Leon Draisaitl’s birthday turns romantic as Oilers star gets sweetest wish from wife Celeste Desjardins with rare wedding throwbacks