Crosby Hits 1,700 Points as Penguins Crush Blues 6-3

With a breakaway goal at 3:21 of the third period, Sidney Crosby didn’t just seal the win—he rewrote history. The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 on Monday night, October 27, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Crosby became the ninth player in NHL history to reach 1,700 career points. He did it in just 1,192 games—the fourth-fewest ever. And he did it wearing only one jersey: Pittsburgh’s black and gold.

A Legacy Cemented in Black and Gold

Crosby, 37, has spent his entire NHL career with the Penguins since being drafted first overall in 2005. Now, he’s the fourth player ever to hit 1,700 points with a single franchise, joining Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Gordie Howe. What’s staggering isn’t just the number—it’s how efficiently he got there. The average player needs over 1,400 games to reach this mark. Crosby did it in under 1,200. He also passed Lemieux’s franchise record for multi-point games, notching his 498th to move into sixth all-time in NHL history. That’s not luck. That’s consistency over two decades.

The Supporting Cast Stepped Up

Even without Rickard Rakell—out for six to eight weeks after hand surgery on October 26—the Penguins showed depth. Evgeni Malkin, 39, extended his point streak to seven games with a goal and an assist. Bryan Rust, 33, scored twice and added an assist, including the pass that set up Crosby’s milestone goal. And then there was Parker Wotherspoon, the 27-year-old defenseman in his first season with Pittsburgh. He scored his first goal as a Penguin, assisted by Crosby and Erik Karlsson, in the first period. It was the kind of moment that turns role players into fan favorites.

Goaltender Tristan Jarry made 22 saves on 25 shots, keeping the Blues’ offense from fully exploding. Pittsburgh’s record improved to 7-2-1, their fifth win in six games. They haven’t lost in regulation since October 14—nine straight games without a regulation defeat.

Blues Struggle as Injuries Mount

For St. Louis, it was another painful night. Jordan Kyrou kept his point streak alive at seven games with a goal, but it wasn’t enough. The Blues have lost four straight and five of their last six. Their defense has been porous—allowing more than six goals in four of those losses. Goaltender Joel Hofer, 24, stopped 20 shots but took his fourth consecutive loss. The absence of Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours—both day-to-day with upper- and lower-body injuries—has left their top line toothless. Without them, the Blues look disjointed. Their 3-7-0 record is the worst in the Central Division.

A Night of Firsts and Milestones

The scoring sequence told the story. Wotherspoon’s goal at 6:37 of the first period set the tone. Rust’s first goal came at 39.0 seconds of the third, followed by Crosby’s breakaway, set up by Rust himself. Crosby’s secondary assist on Rust’s second goal made it 5-3. Anthony Mantha added the exclamation point with his fifth goal of the season. The crowd of 17,816—nearly sold out—roared with every point. It wasn’t just a win. It was a celebration of enduring excellence.

Meanwhile, the Blues’ October record fell to 1-4-1. Their next game—Wednesday, October 29, at 8:00 PM Central Time against the New York Rangers at Enterprise Center in St. Louis—could define their season. If they don’t find answers soon, playoff hopes will vanish.

What This Means for the Penguins

Pittsburgh’s October was a statement: 7-2-1. With Crosby still playing at an elite level, Malkin in full stride, and young players like Wotherspoon stepping up, this team looks like a contender again. They’ve got the depth, the leadership, and the timing. The next test? Hosting the Washington Capitals on Wednesday at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. A win there would extend their point streak to ten games. And if Crosby keeps scoring? He might just keep rewriting the record books.