Fri Jan 10 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Crosby Climbs Scoring Charts as Penguins Defeat Oilers 5-3

**Pittsburgh, PA** – Sidney Crosby propelled the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, climbing to ninth place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list in the process. Crosby, who tallied a goal and two assists, surpassed Hall of Famer Joe Sakic with 1,641 career points. His performance was crucial in ending the Penguins’ three-game losing streak and snapping the Oilers’ four-game winning run.

Bryan Rust also contributed significantly to the Penguins’ win with a goal and two assists. Alex Nedeljkovic shone in net for Pittsburgh, making 40 saves. Rickard Rakell added his 21st goal of the season. The Penguins’ strong start saw them build a commanding 4-1 lead within the first period, overwhelming Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (21 saves) early on. Despite Leon Draisaitl’s two goals, bringing his season total to a league-leading 31, the Oilers couldn’t overcome the Penguins’ early dominance. Connor McDavid registered three assists in the losing effort.

The Penguins, playing without injured center Evgeni Malkin, showcased their ability to compete with a top team like Edmonton. Crosby’s second-period goal extended Pittsburgh’s lead to 5-1, providing much-needed breathing room for a team that has struggled to maintain leads. Crosby now sits just 80 points shy of tying Penguins legend Mario Lemieux for eighth place on the all-time scoring list.

The Oilers will look to regroup as they face the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The Penguins continue their homestand against the Ottawa Senators on the same day.

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