Sidney Crosby's first-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday secured the 20th point-per-game season for the Pittsburgh Penguins captain, breaking a tie with Wayne Gretzky. The goal also clinched Crosby's 14th 80-point season since entering the NHL during the 2005-06 season, putting him three behind Gretzky for that record.

Sidney Crosby’s career-long point-per-game consistency has broken an NHL record he shared with Wayne Gretzky. By scoring 8:49 into the first period for Pittsburgh against Buffalo on Thursday night, Crosby registered his 80th point to assure he’ll finish his 20th NHL season averaging at least a point per outing.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby recorded his 80th point of the season when he scored a goal 11:11 into the first period of a game against the Buffalo Sabes on Thursday night. The point ensur