Despite preseason expectations that labelled the Pittsburgh Penguins as bottom-feeders in 2025-26 , it's so far, so good for Sidney Crosby 's club, who remain undefeated through two games.

After shutting out the Rangers in New York in their season opener on Tuesday, the Pens defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night, with Crosby and Evgeni Malkin combining for five points in the victory.

In the process, No. 87 continued climbing an all-time NHL list.

“Sidney Crosby scored his 626th career goal and surpassed Joe Sakic for the fifth most by one player with one franchise,” shared NHL Public Relations after Crosby scored a go-ahead tally on a second period powerplay. “Mario Lemieux sits in fourth.”

It's good company for the captain, who also managed an

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