Detroit Red Wings

Crosby's Milestone Night Lifts Pens Over Wings in OT Thriller

In a night that will go down in Pittsburgh Penguins lore, Sidney Crosby etched his name further into the NHL record books while leading his team to a dramatic 6-5 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins captain had a night to remember, reaching the 1,000 assist milestone and surpassing hockey legend Phil Esposito for 10th on the league’s all-time scoring list. The drama unfolded at PPG Paints Arena, where the Red Wings refused to go down without a fight.