Read reports from Saturday’s NHL games.
Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist on Saturday, becoming the 15th player in National League history with at least 1,500 career points.
He helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win 5-1 over the Detroit Red Wings.
The Penguins captain has 550 goals and 950 assists.
Crosby reached the milestone of 1500 points in 1188 games; only five players did it faster.
“It’s a team sport — it’s what got us into hockey and it’s why we love hockey,” Crosby said. There are plateaus that make you look a little more at the road traveled but at the moment, it is our situation that matters to me.
“We still have a long way to go. I’m happy to be there, but I always had in mind to do my best and from there, come what may. »
He reached the plateau on the power play in the third period, collecting his 33rd goal of the season.
“He continues to work on his game,” said Sherbrooke Red Wings David Perron, who played with Crosby from 2014-16.
“I ran into him during the All-Star game break, we were at the same host. I spent some time with him. He continues to put in the effort. He always wants to improve. »
The accomplices were Kristopher Letang and Jake Guentzel.
Evgeni Malkin, Alex Nylander and Danton Heinen scored the other goals for the Penguins, who have the first of two additional playoff berths in the East.
With 16 straight Spring Ball appearances, the club has the longest such streak in North America in major sports.
The Penguins have 90 points. Florida and the Islanders started the day one point behind and a game in hand.
Tristan Jarry made 19 saves, only being beaten by Pius Suter.
Ville Husso stopped 23 shots.
Connor McDavid became the sixth player in National League history to record 150 points on Saturday.
The Edmonton Oilers star had a goal and an assist in the first period in San Jose against the Sharks.
Captain of the Oilers, McDavid had 63 goals and 87 assists in 80 games.
It’s the first time a player has reached 150 points in a season since 1995-96. Mario Lemieux then accumulated 160, with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Lemieux reached 150 points on four occasions, while Wayne Gretzky was able to do the same nine times.
The other players in the elite group are Phil Esposito in 1971 as well as Steve Yzerman and Bernie Nichols, both in 1989.
Tage Thompson broke the tie at 6:15 in the third period and the Buffalo Sabers won 4-3 at the expense of the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
Rasmus Dahlin provided a goal and two assists.
His 15th goal is the most for a Sabers defenseman since 1997-98, when Alexei Zhitnik had the same tally.
Casey Mittelstadt added a brace for the Sabres, who still have slim hopes of making the playoffs.
Buffalo is four points from goal, with four games to go.
The team will play again on Monday night in New York against the Rangers.
Young Devon Levi made 32 saves, improving his record to 3-1.
Sebastian Aho (his 35th), Seth Jarvis and Jesper Fast were the scorers for Carolina.
Antii Raanta stopped 26 shots for the Hurricanes, who will be visiting Ottawa on Monday night.
