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Sidney Crosby
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Crosby with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019
Born (1987-08-07) August 7, 1987 (age 37)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team Pittsburgh Penguins
National team Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
NHL Draft 1st overall, 2005
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 2005–present

Sidney Patrick Crosby (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a centre and is the captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). People often call him "Sid the Kid" or "The Next One". He was the very first player picked in the 2005 NHL entry draft.

Sidney Crosby grew up in Halifax, Canada. Many people think he is one of the best ice hockey players ever. Before joining the NHL, he played two years of junior hockey with the Rimouski Océanic. He won many awards and helped his team reach the 2005 Memorial Cup final. In 2019, his jersey number 87 was retired by his junior team and league.

Crosby started in the NHL during the 2005–06 season. He scored 102 points and was almost named the NHL Rookie of the Year. At just 18 years old, he became the youngest player to score 100 points in an NHL season. In his second season, he led the NHL with 120 points. He won the Art Ross Trophy for most points, becoming the youngest player to win a scoring title in any major North American sport. That same season, he won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's best player and the Lester B. Pearson Award (now Ted Lindsay Award) as the most outstanding player chosen by other players.

He became the Penguins' captain in the 2007–08 season. He led them to the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, but they lost. The next year, in the 2009 Finals, they won the Stanley Cup. Crosby was the youngest captain in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup. He also led Pittsburgh to Stanley Cup wins in 2016 and 2017. He became only the third player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) two years in a row.

In 2009–10, he won the Maurice Richard Trophy for scoring the most goals (51). In 2017, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players of all time.

Crosby has also played for Canada many times. He won gold at the 2005 World Junior Championships. He scored the winning goal in overtime at the 2010 Winter Olympics gold medal game. He captained Team Canada to another Olympic gold medal in 2014. A year later, he led Canada to gold at the World Championship. This made him a member of the Triple Gold Club, meaning he won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, and World Championship gold. He is the only player to have captained all three winning teams. In 2016, he captained Canada to gold at the World Cup of Hockey and was named MVP. In 2025, he captained Canada to a championship win in the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off.

Early Life and Hockey Beginnings

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A recreation of Crosby's childhood dryer that was behind the net, used as shooting target practice, at PPG Paints Arena

Sidney Crosby was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on August 7, 1987. His jersey number (87) and a contract he signed for $8.7 million per year match his birthdate (8/7/87). He grew up in Cole Harbour and has a younger sister named Taylor.

His father, Troy, was a goaltender who played junior hockey. Troy was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens but never played in the NHL. Sidney started playing hockey in his basement at age two. He would shoot pucks into a net with the family dryer behind it. He learned to skate at age three.

From age 12 to 15, Crosby was a straight-A student at Astral Drive Junior High School. He was known for being kind to other students. At 15, he moved to Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Minnesota to play hockey. He graduated from Harrison Trimble High School in New Brunswick in 2005.

Minor Hockey Journey

Crosby started getting media attention for his hockey skills when he was very young. He gave his first newspaper interview at age seven. When he was 13, he was not allowed to play in a higher age group (midget, for 15-17 year olds). His family tried to change this but couldn't.

The next year, he played midget hockey with the Dartmouth Subways. He scored 217 points and led his team to second place at a national tournament. He was named MVP and Top Scorer at that event.

Crosby even appeared on Hockey Day in Canada when he was a midget player. He faced a lot of rough play and mean comments from opposing parents. Because of this, he decided to play for an American hockey program at Shattuck-Saint Mary's in Minnesota for the 2002–03 season. There, he scored 162 points in 57 games and helped his team win a national championship.

Junior Hockey Success (2003–2005)

The Rimouski Océanic picked Crosby first overall in the 2003 junior draft. In his first practice game, he scored eight points! His teammates nicknamed him "Darryl" after a famous player who scored ten points in a game.

In his first regular game, he scored a goal and two assists. He won many awards in his rookie season, including the league's leading scorer (135 points in 59 games). He was also named Rookie of the Year and MVP.

In the 2004–05 season, Crosby continued to shine. He led the league with 168 points (66 goals, 102 assists). His team, the Océanic, had the best record and won the President's Cup as league champions. Crosby led the playoffs with 31 points and was named MVP.

His team went to the 2005 Memorial Cup, a national junior tournament. They lost in the final, but Crosby was named to the All-Star team and was the top scorer with 11 points. In 2019, the Rimouski Océanic and the QMJHL retired his jersey number 87.

Pittsburgh Penguins Career

Becoming a Superstar (2005–2007)

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Crosby in November 2006, after being designated an alternate captain

Sidney Crosby was the top pick in the 2005 NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. This draft was often called the "Sidney Crosby Lottery" because so many teams wanted him.

He made his NHL debut on October 5, 2005, getting an assist on his team's first goal. He scored his first NHL goal on October 8. Crosby started his rookie season playing with Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux.

Midway through his first season, Crosby was named an alternate captain for the Penguins. Some people thought he was too young for the role. Even though the Penguins finished last in their conference, Crosby had a great season. He set team records for assists (63) and points (102) for a rookie. He was the youngest player to reach 100 points in an NHL season. He finished second in rookie scoring to Alexander Ovechkin, starting a big rivalry between them.

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Crosby in April 2007 during the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs

In his second NHL season (2006–07), Crosby got even better. He scored his first NHL hat-trick on October 28, 2006. He finished the season with 120 points, becoming the youngest player to lead the NHL in scoring since Wayne Gretzky. He won the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Lester B. Pearson Award. The Penguins also improved, making the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

Captaincy and First Stanley Cup (2007–2009)

On May 31, 2007, Crosby became the Penguins' team captain. At 19 years old, he was the youngest captain in NHL history. He had actually turned down the captaincy earlier because he didn't feel ready. But after the playoffs, he felt more confident.

The Penguins signed Crosby to a five-year, $43.5 million contract extension in July 2007. In the 2007–08 season, he had a "Gordie Howe hat-trick" (a goal, an assist, and a fight). He also scored the winning goal in the NHL's first outdoor Winter Classic game.

However, Crosby suffered a high ankle sprain in January 2008 and missed many games. His teammate Evgeni Malkin stepped up during this time. With Crosby back and new player Marián Hossa, the Penguins made a strong playoff run. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Detroit Red Wings. Crosby tied for the playoff scoring lead with 27 points.

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Crosby (centre) with Chris Kunitz and Bill Guerin in game six of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals

In the next season, Crosby reached 100 goals, 200 assists, and 300 points in his career. He finished third in league scoring. In the 2009 playoffs, the Penguins faced the Washington Capitals again. Crosby and Ovechkin both scored hat-tricks in one game. The Penguins won the series and then swept the Carolina Hurricanes.

They met the Detroit Red Wings again in the Stanley Cup Finals. This time, the Penguins won in seven games, and Crosby lifted his first Stanley Cup. He was the youngest NHL captain to win the Cup since 1895.

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Crosby with Marc-André Fleury (left) and the Stanley Cup during the Penguins victory parade. By winning the Stanley Cup in 2009, Crosby became the youngest NHL captain to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.

Injuries and More Cups (2009–2018)

In the 2009–10 season, Crosby tied for the league lead in goals with 51. He also won the Mark Messier Leadership Award. The Penguins lost in the second round of the playoffs that year.

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Crosby's 200th NHL goal, November 27, 2010

In the 2010–11 season, Crosby had a 25-game point streak. He scored his 200th NHL goal during this time. However, in early 2011, he suffered a concussion and missed the rest of that season and most of the 2011–12 season. Even with his injury, he was still the Penguins' leading scorer that year.

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Crosby in December 2011. He was sidelined for most of the 2011–12 season after being diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms.

Crosby returned to play in March 2012. The Penguins were expected to win the Stanley Cup, but they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Philadelphia Flyers. Crosby was criticized for his actions and comments during that series.

In June 2012, Crosby signed a 12-year contract extension with the Penguins. The start of the 2012–13 season was delayed by a lockout. When the season began, Crosby was playing great. However, in March 2013, he broke his jaw after being hit by a puck and missed the rest of the regular season. He returned for the playoffs, scoring many points. The Penguins reached the Eastern Conference finals but were swept by the Boston Bruins.

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Crosby shakes hands with Bruins captain Zdeno Chára following Pittsburgh's elimination from the 2013 playoffs and Boston's four-game sweep over them in the Eastern Conference finals.

Crosby had a healthy and strong season in 2013–14, playing 80 games. He led the league with 68 assists and 104 points, winning his second Art Ross Trophy. He also won the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award again. The Penguins won their first playoff series but lost in the second round to the New York Rangers.

In the 2014–15 season, Crosby scored his 800th career point and his 300th career goal. The Penguins barely made the playoffs and were eliminated in the first round by the Rangers.

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Crosby skating against the Capitals in the second round of the 2016 playoffs

The 2015–16 season started slowly for Crosby and the Penguins. Some people wondered if his best years were over. But after a coaching change, Crosby turned his season around. He scored his 900th career point and was named the NHL's First Star of the Month in March. He finished the season with 85 points and was voted team MVP.

In the 2016 playoffs, the Penguins beat the Rangers and then the Washington Capitals. Crosby scored important overtime goals against the Tampa Bay Lightning to help his team reach the Stanley Cup Finals. They defeated the San Jose Sharks in six games, and Crosby won his second Stanley Cup. He also won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

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Crosby won his second straight Conn Smythe Trophy in 2017.

Crosby missed the first six games of the 2016–17 season due to another concussion. When he returned, he quickly reached 1,000 NHL points. He finished the season with 89 points and won his second Rocket Richard Trophy for most goals (44).

In the 2017 playoffs, the Penguins again faced the Capitals. Crosby suffered another concussion in game three but returned to play. The Penguins won the series and then beat the Ottawa Senators to reach the Stanley Cup Finals again. They defeated the Nashville Predators in six games, winning their second straight Stanley Cup. Crosby won his second consecutive Conn Smythe Trophy, becoming only the third player to do so.

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Crosby and Evgeni Malkin (left) in October 2017. They became the cornerstone players of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the mid-2000s, earning the nickname "The Two-Headed Monster".

In the 2017–18 season, Crosby played all 82 regular season games for the first time. He scored his 400th NHL goal and 700th career assist. In the 2018 playoffs, he passed Mario Lemieux to become the Penguins' all-time playoff points leader. The Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers but were eliminated by the Washington Capitals in the second round.

Recent Years (2018–Present)

On December 31, 2018, Crosby played his 900th NHL game. In January 2019, he was selected for his eighth NHL All-Star Game and won his first All-Star MVP award. During the 2018–19 season, he passed Mario Lemieux for most games played for the Penguins. He also reached 1,200 career points. He finished the season with 100 points.

The 2019–20 season was shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Penguins lost in the qualifying round of the playoffs.

In the 2020–21 season, Crosby led the team in scoring. On February 20, 2021, he became the first Penguin to play 1,000 games for the team. The Penguins made the playoffs for the 15th year in a row under his captaincy, but they were eliminated in the first round.

On February 15, 2022, Crosby scored his 500th career goal. He became the 46th player in NHL history to reach this milestone. He also reached 1400 career points. The Penguins made the 2022 playoffs but lost to the New York Rangers in a tough seven-game series.

In the 2022 off-season, Crosby helped his teammate Evgeni Malkin sign a new deal with the Penguins. Crosby started the 2022–23 season strong, reaching his 900th career assist. On April 8, 2023, he recorded his 1500th career point, becoming the 15th NHL player to do so. However, the Penguins missed the playoffs for the first time since Crosby's rookie season in 2005–06.

In the 2023–24 season, his 19th year, Crosby played his 1,200th game. He also became the second player in NHL history, after Wayne Gretzky, to average a point per game for 19 seasons in a row. On April 11, 2024, he recorded his 1,000th NHL assist. Crosby played all 82 games and had 94 points. Despite his great play, the Penguins missed the playoffs for the second year in a row.

On September 16, 2024, Crosby signed a new two-year contract with the Penguins. On November 23, 2024, he scored his 600th NHL goal. The Penguins continued to struggle as a team, missing the playoffs for the third year in a row. Crosby still played well, finishing with 91 points.

International Play

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Crosby with the Canadian men's national ice hockey team during the 2010 Winter Olympics
Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
Men's ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Gold 2014 Sochi
Gold 2010 Vancouver
World Championships
Gold 2015 Czech Republic
World Cup
Gold 2016 Toronto
4 Nations Face-Off
Winner 2025 Canada/United States
World Junior Championships
Gold 2005 United States
Silver 2004 Finland

Junior International Play

Crosby first played for Canada at the 2003 U-18 Junior World Cup. He was the youngest player on the team at 16. Canada finished fourth in that tournament.

He then played in two World Junior Championships. In 2003, he became the fifth 16-year-old to play for Canada at the tournament, joining famous players like Wayne Gretzky. In the 2004 tournament, he became the youngest player to score a goal in the event's history. Canada won a silver medal that year. The next year, in the 2005 World Juniors, Canada won gold, and Crosby scored six goals.

Men's International Play

After his rookie NHL season, Crosby played for Canada at the 2006 IIHF World Championship. He led the tournament in scoring with 16 points, becoming the youngest player to do so. Canada finished fourth.

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Crosby (against glass) celebrates moments after scoring the gold medal-winning goal at the 2010 Winter Olympics over the United States

Crosby was named an alternate captain for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He scored the famous "Golden Goal" in overtime against the United States in the gold medal game. This goal is considered one of Canada's most iconic sports moments.

He captained Team Canada again at the 2014 Winter Olympics, where they won another gold medal. In 2015, he led Canada to its first World Championship title since 2007. This made him a member of the Triple Gold Club.

In 2016, Crosby captained Canada to gold at the World Cup of Hockey. He led the tournament in scoring and was named MVP. He joined Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky as the only players to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and World Cup MVP.

Crosby was chosen for Canada's team for the 2022 Winter Olympics. However, NHL players were not able to go due to scheduling issues.

On June 28, 2024, Crosby was one of the first players picked for Team Canada in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. He was named captain and helped Canada win the tournament. Later in 2025, he joined Team Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Player Skills and Reputation

Crosby's Style of Play

Sidney Crosby is known for his amazing vision on the ice. He can see plays developing before others do. He's also very fast and can turn a defensive play into a scoring chance quickly.

Other NHL players often talk about his incredible backhand shot. Jonathan Quick, a famous goalie, said Crosby has "the best backhand shot" in the NHL. He can quickly switch from a forehand shot to a powerful backhand shot that goes right into the top of the net.

His Reputation in Hockey

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Crosby during a game against the New York Islanders in March 2018.

Crosby is known for his passing, leadership, and hard work. Many people consider him one of the greatest players of all time. Bobby Orr, another hockey legend, named Crosby among the top five players ever. Wayne Gretzky said Crosby is the "best player in the game today."

Mario Lemieux, his former teammate and team owner, praised Crosby for playing well on both offense and defense. Coaches and players often highlight his strong work ethic and desire to be great. His coach, Mike Sullivan, called him the "best 200-foot player in the game" and the "heartbeat" of the Penguins.

In 2017, Crosby was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. He was also voted by Canadians as the greatest athlete of the 21st century in a survey. Other NHL players voted him as the "most difficult to play against," "best role model," and "best team player."

Drafting Crosby completely changed the Pittsburgh Penguins team. It helped them get a new arena and stopped talk of the team moving to another city. His arrival also helped grow hockey in the Pittsburgh area.

Crosby is also known for being very welcoming to new teammates. He often researches new players and makes sure to greet them.

Jerseys and Memorabilia

Crosby's number 87 Pittsburgh Penguins jersey has always been one of the top-selling jerseys in the NHL.

In 2005, his red Canada jersey from the World Junior Hockey Championship was stolen but later found. His white jersey from the same tournament sold for over $22,000 for charity.

Another one of his game-worn jerseys, from his first NHL game, went missing from his father's luggage but was also found. His jersey from his third NHL game sold for over $21,000 to help Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

After he scored the "Golden Goal" at the 2010 Olympics, his stick and glove went missing. People thought they were stolen, and a reward was offered. They were later found; his stick was accidentally sent to a Hall of Fame in Russia, and his glove was in a teammate's bag.

Personal Life

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"Home of Sidney Crosby" city sign in Cole Harbour.

Sidney Crosby keeps his personal life private and doesn't use social media much. His fitness trainer says he likes "regular, simple things in life." He lived with Mario Lemieux's family for five years before buying his own home in 2010.

Crosby has endorsement deals with big companies like Reebok, Adidas, Tim Hortons, and Gatorade. He was also featured on a Canada Post stamp collection of great Canadian hockey forwards. He even won an Emmy Award for a TV special he was in.

His younger sister, Taylor, is also a hockey goaltender. She played college hockey in the United States.

Crosby is very active in his community in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. He started the Sidney Crosby Foundation in 2009 to help children's charities. His "Little Penguins Program" gives free equipment and lessons to thousands of young hockey players in Pittsburgh.

Career Statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

Bold indicates led league

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1999–00 Cole Harbour Red Wings Peewee AAA ≈70 ≈200
1999–00 Cole Harbour Red Wings Bantam AAA 1 1 3 4
2000–01 Cole Harbour Red Wings Bantam AAA 63 86 96 182 5 10 6 16
2001–02 Dartmouth Subways Midget AAA 74 95 98 193 114 7 11 13 24 0
2001–02 Truro Bearcats MJAHL 2 0 1 1 0
2002–03 Shattuck St. Mary's Midget AAA 57 72 90 162 104
2003–04 Rimouski Océanic QMJHL 59 54 81 135 74 9 7 9 16 10
2004–05 Rimouski Océanic QMJHL 62 66 102 168 84 13 14 17 31 16
2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 81 39 63 102 110
2006–07 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 79 36 84 120 60 5 3 2 5 4
2007–08 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 53 24 48 72 39 20 6 21 27 12
2008–09 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 77 33 70 103 76 24 15 16 31 14
2009–10 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 81 51 58 109 69 13 6 13 19 6
2010–11 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 41 32 34 66 31
2011–12 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 22 8 29 37 14 6 3 5 8 9
2012–13 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 36 15 41 56 16 14 7 8 15 8
2013–14 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 80 36 68 104 46 13 1 8 9 4
2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 77 28 56 84 47 5 2 2 4 0
2015–16 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 80 36 49 85 42 24 6 13 19 4
2016–17 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 75 44 45 89 24 24 8 19 27 10
2017–18 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 82 29 60 89 46 12 9 12 21 6
2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 79 35 65 100 36 4 0 1 1 2
2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 41 16 31 47 15 4 2 1 3 0
2020–21 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 55 24 38 62 26 6 1 1 2 2
2021–22 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 69 31 53 84 32 6 2 8 10 2
2022–23 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 82 33 60 93 52
2023–24 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 82 42 52 94 40
2024–25 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 80 33 58 91 31
NHL totals 1,352 625 1,062 1,687 854 180 71 130 201 83
  • 1999–2000 stats are from "Age-old question: Cole Harbour hockey association bars peewee player from bantam tourney". The Halifax Daily News. April 5, 2000.

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2003 Canada U18 4th 5 4 2 6 10
2004 Canada WJC 2 6 2 3 5 4
2005 Canada WJC 1 6 6 3 9 4
2006 Canada WC 4th 9 8 8 16 10
2010 Canada OLY 1 7 4 3 7 4
2014 Canada OLY 1 6 1 2 3 0
2015 Canada WC 1 9 4 7 11 2
2016 Canada WCH 1 6 3 7 10 0
2025 Canada 4NF 1 4 1 4 5 2
2025 Canada WC 5th 8 4 8 12 6
Junior totals 17 12 8 20 18
Senior totals 49 25 39 64 24

Honours and Achievements

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Crosby holding the Stanley Cup during Penguins' home opener of the 2017–18 NHL season
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Crosby with an Olympic gold medal following the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Award / honour Year
NHL
NHL All-Rookie Team 2006
NHL All-Star Game 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
Art Ross Trophy 2007, 2014
Hart Memorial Trophy 2007, 2014
Ted Lindsay Award 2007, 2013, 2014
Mark Messier Leadership Award 2007, 2010
NHL First All-Star team 2007, 2013, 2014, 2016
Stanley Cup champion 2009, 2016, 2017
NHL 2000s All-Decade second team 2009
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy 2010, 2017
NHL Second All-Star team 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019
Conn Smythe Trophy 2016, 2017
NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition Accuracy Winner 2017
NHL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player 2019
NHL 2010s All-Decade first team 2020
NHL Quarter-Century Pittsburgh Penguins First Team 2025
NHL Quarter Century Team 2025
NHL Quarter-Century Team Fan Vote 2025
Best NHL Player ESPY Award 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Pittsburgh Penguins
Michel Brière Rookie of the Year Award 2006
Most Valuable Player Award 2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021
A.T. Caggiano Memorial Booster Club Award 2006, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014
Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Good Guy Award 2006, 2009, 2010
The Edward J. DeBartolo Community Service Award 2010, 2016, 2017
Players' Player Award 2018, 2019, 2021
International
World Championship best forward 2006
World Championship All-Star team 2006
World Cup of Hockey Most Valuable Player 2016
IIHF All-Time Canada Team 2020
IIHF All-Decade Team 2010–2020
CHL / QMJHL
President's Cup champion 2004
RDS/JVC Trophy 2004
QMJHL All-Rookie Team 2004
Michel Bergeron Trophy 2004
CHL Rookie of the Year 2004
QMJHL first All-Star team 2004, 2005
Michel Brière Memorial Trophy 2004, 2005
Jean Béliveau Trophy 2004, 2005
Paul Dumont Trophy 2004, 2005
Offensive Player of the Year 2004, 2005
CHL first All-Star team 2004, 2005
CHL Player of the Year 2004, 2005
CHL Top Scorer Award 2004, 2005
Canada Post Cup 2004, 2005
Guy Lafleur Trophy 2005
Mike Bossy Trophy 2005
Top Pro Prospect 2005
Memorial Cup All-Star team 2005
Ed Chynoweth Trophy 2005
Rimouski Océanic and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League retired jersey #87 2019
Minor
Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League champion 2002
Air Canada Cup Tournament MVP Award 2002
Air Canada Cup Top Scorer Award 2002
Air Canada Cup Scholarship 2002
USA Hockey National Midget champion 2003
Other awards
Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year 2006, 2007, 2017
Sporting News, NHL Player of the Year 2007
ESPY Award, NHL Player of the Year 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Lou Marsh Trophy 2007, 2009
Lionel Conacher Award (Canadian male athlete of the year) 2007, 2009, 2010
Order Nova Scotia ribbon bar.svg Order of Nova Scotia 2008
AIF Chairman's Award for leadership in community and charitable activities 2008
ESPN, Top Ten NHL Players of the Decade (2000–2009) 2009
Sporting News, Top 50 Players in Today's NHL (Ranked No. 1) 2009
Sporting News, Top Under-25 Athlete 2010
The Sports Network, Hockey's Top 50 (Ranked No. 1) 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The Hockey News, Saku Koivu Award (Comeback Player) 2013
The Hockey News, Mario Lemieux Award (Best Player) 2013, 2014
QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 2013
The Hockey News, Wayne Gretzky Award (MVP) 2014, 2016
Triple Gold Club 2015
ESPN, Top 20 Athletes 1995–2015 (Ranked No. 20) 2015
Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award, Best Sports One-Time Special 2016, 2020
Sporting News, NHL Athlete of the Decade 2010–2020
ESPN, NHL's All-Decade Awards: MVP 2010–2020
CAN Order of Canada Officer ribbon.svg Order of Canada 2022

Records

IIHF

  • Youngest player to win a World Championship scoring title

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Assists (63) and points (102) in a season by a rookie
  • Most regular season overtime goals (13)
  • Most games played
  • Most playoff points
  • Most playoff assists
  • Most playoff games
  • Most points in the Stanley Cup Finals (20)
  • Most playoff multi-point games

NHL

  • First rookie to record 100 points and 100 penalty minutes in a season
  • Youngest player to record 100 points in a season (18 years, 253 days)
  • Youngest player to record 200 career points (19 years and 207 days)
  • Youngest player to record 2 consecutive 100-point seasons (19 years, 215 days).
  • Youngest player voted to the starting line-up in an All-Star Game
  • Youngest Art Ross Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award winner
  • Youngest player to be named to the first All-Star team
  • Youngest player to lead NHL playoffs in scoring (20 years, 9 months, and 28 days)
  • Youngest NHL captain to win Stanley Cup (21 years, 10 months, and 5 days)
  • 6th player in NHL history to win multiple Conn Smythe Trophies.
  • Fewest games played by an NHL team's leading scorer (his 66 points in 41 games were the most of any player on the 2010–11 Penguins squad)
  • Most seasons averaging at least 1 point per game: (20)
  • Most consecutive seasons averaging at least 1 point per game: (20)

See also

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  • List of Pittsburgh Penguins players
  • List of NHL players with 50 goal seasons
  • List of NHL players with 100-point seasons
  • List of NHL players with 1,000 points
  • List of NHL players with 1,000 games played
  • List of NHL players with 500 goals
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