Sidney Crosby's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sidney Crosby. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Sidney Crosby, a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Drafted first overall by the Penguins in 2005, Crosby, nicknamed "Sid the Kid," was a highly touted prospect from Halifax. He is often referred to as "The Next One," highlighting his exceptional talent and impact on the sport.

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1974: Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

In 1974 and 1975, Bernie Parent was the first player to win two consecutive Conn Smythe Trophies.

1975: Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

In 1975, Bernie Parent was the first player to win two consecutive Conn Smythe Trophies.

1980: Teenage Scoring Lead

In 1980, Wayne Gretzky was the last teenager to lead the NHL in scoring before Crosby achieved this feat in the 2006-2007 season.

1991: Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

In 1991 and 1992, Mario Lemieux won two consecutive Conn Smythe Trophies.

1992: Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

In 1992, Mario Lemieux won two consecutive Conn Smythe Trophies.

1992: Stanley Cup Finals

In 1992, the Penguins reached the final round before they faced the Detroit Red Wings.

2002: Air Canada Cup Finish

In 2002, Sidney Crosby led Dartmouth to a second-place finish at the Air Canada Cup, scoring 217 regular season and playoff points combined. He was named the MVP and Top Scorer at the national tournament.

2004: Second Consecutive Beliveau Trophy

During the 2004–05 season, Sidney Crosby won his second consecutive Beliveau Trophy, leading the league with 66 goals, 102 assists, and 168 points for the Rimouski Océanic.

2005: Memorial Cup

In 2005, Sidney Crosby and the Océanic won the President's Cup, qualifying for the Memorial Cup where they lost to the London Knights in the final, and Crosby was named to the Tournament All-Star team and captured the Ed Chynoweth Trophy.

2005: World Junior Championships Gold

In 2005, Sidney Crosby won gold at the World Junior Championships representing Canada.

2005: Crosby's Impact on the Pittsburgh Penguins

In 2005, drafting Sidney Crosby, a generational talent, significantly changed the fortunes of the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins. His arrival helped secure funding for a new arena and ended speculation that the franchise would relocate. In 2005–06, Crosby's presence helped Pittsburgh's attendance increase by 33% and reinvigorated hockey in the Pittsburgh area.

October 28, 2006: First NHL Hat-trick

On October 28, 2006, Crosby scored his first NHL hat-trick in an 8–2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers.

January 2007: Mark Messier Leadership Award

In January 2007, Sidney Crosby received the Mark Messier Leadership Award, during the award's first year when it was presented monthly.

May 31, 2007: Named Team Captain

On May 31, 2007, Sidney Crosby was named the team captain for Pittsburgh, becoming the youngest team captain in NHL history at 19 years, 9 months, and 24 days.

June 2007: Awards Show Hat-Trick

In June 2007, Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award, in addition to his Art Ross Trophy.

March 27, 2008: Return from Injury

On March 27, 2008, Crosby returned to the Penguins' lineup, helping the team defeat the New York Islanders 3–1 after recovering from a high ankle sprain.

October 18, 2008: Career Benchmarks

On October 18, 2008, Sidney Crosby achieved milestones of 100 goals, 200 assists, and 300 points for his career against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2009: Stanley Cup Win

In 2009, Sidney Crosby won his first Stanley Cup title after defeating the Detroit Red Wings in seven games.

2009: Mark Messier Leadership Award and Maurice Richard Trophy

In 2009–10, Sidney Crosby received the Mark Messier Leadership Award and won the Maurice Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer with 51 goals.

November 5, 2010: Start of 25-Game Point Streak

On November 5, 2010, Sidney Crosby began a 25-game point streak against the Anaheim Ducks.

December 28, 2010: End of 25-Game Point Streak

On December 28, 2010, Sidney Crosby's 25-game point streak ended against the New York Islanders.

2010: Vancouver Olympics Gold Medal

In 2010, Sidney Crosby played for Team Canada at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the United States in the gold medal game.

2010: Hart Memorial Trophy Finalist

In 2010, Sidney Crosby was a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

January 3, 2011: Selection for 2011 All-Star Game

On January 3, 2011, Sidney Crosby was selected as a 2011 All-Star, along with teammates Evgeni Malkin, Marc-André Fleury and Kris Letang.

November 21, 2011: Return to Play After Concussion

On November 21, 2011, Sidney Crosby returned to play against the New York Islanders, scoring two goals and two assists after missing time due to concussion.

March 15, 2012: Return to Action after Concussion Symptoms

On March 15, 2012, Sidney Crosby returned to action, recording two assists in a game against the New York Rangers, after experiencing concussion-like symptoms.

2013: Reaching 100-point mark

During the 2018-19 season, Crosby finished the season with 100 points the first time he has reached the 100-point mark since scoring 104 points in 2013–14.

2013: Second Ted Lindsay Award

In 2013, Sidney Crosby won his second career Ted Lindsay Award and was a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

November 26, 2014: 800th Career Point

On November 26, 2014, Sidney Crosby scored his 800th career point against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2014: Sochi Olympics Gold Medal

In 2014, Sidney Crosby captained Team Canada at the Winter Olympics and won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal.

2014: Hart and Art Ross Trophies

In 2014, Sidney Crosby won the Hart Memorial Trophy and his second career Art Ross Trophy with 104 points.

April 1, 2015: 300th Career NHL Goal

On April 1, 2015, Sidney Crosby scored his 300th career NHL goal against Steve Mason of the Philadelphia Flyers.

September 2016: Crosby Wins Emmy Award

In September 2016, Sidney Crosby won an Emmy Award for his role in There's No Place Like Home With Sidney Crosby. He also won for his participation in the Merci Sidney video that followed his return to Rimouski for his QMJHL jersey retirement ceremony.

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2016: Crosby's performance turn around and playoff run

In 2016, Crosby turned his season around under coach Mike Sullivan, leading to the Penguins clinching a playoff berth on April 2nd, where Crosby recorded his 600th NHL assist. He later helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy. He finished the 2015-2016 season with 36 goals, 49 assists and 85 points in 80 games.

2016: World Cup of Hockey Gold

In 2016, Sidney Crosby captained Canada to gold in the World Cup of Hockey and was elected MVP.

2016: Stanley Cup Championship

In 2016, Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh to another Stanley Cup championship and won the Conn Smythe Trophy.

January 27, 2017: Named One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players

On January 27, 2017, Sidney Crosby was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history during a ceremony at the All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

February 16, 2017: Crosby reaches 1,000 NHL points

On February 16, 2017, Crosby reached 1,000 NHL points with an assist on a Chris Kunitz goal against the Winnipeg Jets, becoming the 12th-fastest player to reach that milestone.

June 2017: Crosby Voted Greatest Athlete of the 21st Century by Canadians

In June 2017, Sidney Crosby was voted by Canadians as the greatest athlete of the 21st century in a survey conducted by Sportsnet.

2017: Consecutive Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy

In 2017, Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh to another Stanley Cup championship and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in consecutive years.

2017: Second Richard Trophy and NHL Top 100 Selection

In 2017, Sidney Crosby won his second Richard Trophy and was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.

2017: Crosby appeared in all 82 of Pittsburgh's regular season games

In the 2017–18 season, Crosby appeared in all 82 of Pittsburgh's regular season games for the first time in his career, finishing with 29 goals and 60 assists for 89 points.

February 11, 2018: Crosby scores his 400th NHL goal

On February 11, 2018, Crosby scored his 400th NHL goal against Jake Allen of the St. Louis Blues, becoming the 95th player in NHL history to reach the milestone.

March 2018: Crosby Voted Most Difficult to Play Against by NHLPA

In a poll conducted by the NHLPA in March 2018, Sidney Crosby was voted the "most difficult to play against, best role model, best team player, the player you'd want to win one game, and the player who would be a great coach upon retirement".

April 2018: Crosby Chosen as Nova Scotia's Best Athlete Ever

In April 2018, Sidney Crosby was chosen as Nova Scotia's "Best athlete ever" by the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame.

December 31, 2018: Crosby plays his 900th NHL game

On December 31, 2018, Crosby played his 900th NHL game in a 3–2 win over the Minnesota Wild, becoming the second player in Penguins history to reach the mark.

January 3, 2019: Crosby wins All-Star MVP award

On January 3, 2019, Crosby was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game for the eighth time and won the All-Star MVP award.

March 2019: Crosby Regarded as Best All-Around Player by Peers

In March 2019, an anonymous survey conducted by The Athletic showed that Sidney Crosby was regarded the best all-around NHL player by his peers.

January 2020: Crosby selected to NHL All-Decade First Team

In January 2020, Crosby was selected to the NHL All-Decade First Team.

2020: Crosby led team in scoring

In the 2020-2021 season, Crosby led the team in scoring with 62 points and received the team's MVP Award and the Players' Player Award.

February 20, 2021: Crosby plays 1,000th game with Penguins

On February 20, 2021, Crosby became the first player in Penguins history to play 1,000 games with the franchise in a 3–2 win over the New York Islanders.

2021: Ted Lindsay Award Finalist

In 2021, Sidney Crosby was a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award.

February 15, 2022: Crosby scores 500th career goal

On February 15, 2022, Sidney Crosby achieved a significant career milestone by scoring his 500th career goal during a power play against the Philadelphia Flyers. This accomplishment made him the 46th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals and the 18th to have scored them all for a single team. He is the second Penguin to score 500 goals, after Lemieux.

November 5, 2022: Crosby Records 900th Career Assist

On November 5, 2022, Sidney Crosby recorded his 900th career assist on a goal by Jake Guentzel during a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. He was the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to reach this milestone.

2022: Crosby as a Dominant Winter Olympian

Four months before the 2022 Winter Olympics, Rob Rossi of The Athletic called Sidney Crosby "arguably North America's most dominant team-sport Winter Olympian."

November 4, 2023: Crosby plays his 1,200th game

On November 4, 2023, Sidney Crosby played in his 1,200th NHL game, marking his 19th season in the league. He recorded an assist in a 10–2 victory over the San Jose Sharks during this milestone game.

April 1, 2024: Crosby Averages Point Per Game for 19th Consecutive Season

On April 1, 2024, following a 5–2 win over the New York Rangers, Sidney Crosby became the second player in NHL history to average a point per game for the 19th consecutive season, a feat matched only by Wayne Gretzky.