As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2025-26 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

1. Crosby's advanced stats prowess

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby , a three-time Stanley Cup champion, is still near the top of his game at 38 years old. He's coming off his 20th straight point-per-game season, surpassing Wayne Gretzky (19 straight) for the NHL record. Last season, Crosby ranked second in the NHL in 5-on-5 assists (40) behind David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins (41) and was tied for third in 5-on-5 points (56) behind Pastrnak (66) and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning (61).

Even with Pittsburgh having missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in three straight seaso

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