Crosby nearing 1000 points

Crosby is nearing 1000 points and could very well hit it this week with the Penguins playing three games before next Monday against the Flames, Coyotes and Avalanche. Those three games are against teams that aren't strong defensively so could prove very fruitful for Crosby and I would expect he will hit it against the Avalanche at the Pepsi Centre on Thursday night.

Crosby missed the first 7 games this season and returned against the Florida Panthers on the 25th October and started the season with a goal on the man advantage. 2016 was Crosby's year and was wonderfully topped off with the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe in June after besting the San Jose Sharks and he continued his good play straight off the bat.

There have been prolonged periods this season where Crosby has been completely unstoppable. He has continued point streaks numerous times, the longest being for 9 games from the 26th November against the New Jersey Devils to the 14th December against the Boston Bruins. Crosby is currently only one point behind McDavid who sits first in the Art Ross race with 60 points. Crosby is also leading the Rocket Richard with 30 goals but the field is closing in on him.

Crosby has been a superb captain for the Penguins and whilst 2017 has been a bit quieter, with 16 points in 13 games, he is still a dangerous player and come April he will no doubt switch gear again to help the Penguins attempt at repeating. I'm looking forward to seeing Sid hit his 1000th point and the continuing dominance of the league thereafter. I just wish it was happening on home ice.