As Wayne Gretzky’s time away from the game continues to grow, the Great One’s lengthy list of NHL records are being surpassed.
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby erased one on Thursday night by recording his 80th point, assuring him of finishing at a point-per-game pace for the 18th time.
Crosby’s parents were at the rink in Buffalo as Sid the Kid scored midway through the first period, using his right skate to kick the puck onto his stick and, in one motion, snapping a shot inside the right post.
The career highlight during the Penguins’ 72nd game occurred as the team was dumped by the Buffalo Sabres 7-3, putting a damper on the celebrations. Crosby has now scored 26 goals while also recording 54 assists…