“Hard to put into words” – Penguins skipper Sidney Crosby nets 500th career goal

Legendary NHL player and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby completed his 500th career goal on Tuesday night at the PPG Paints Arena. With this, he became the second player in franchise history to do so after the former professional ice hockey player Mario Lemieux.

Crosby’s milestone came when broke a 1-1 tie with the Philadelphia Flyers 16:34 into the first period, scoring on the power play with an assist against the Flyers. “You look back at different things over the last 17 years, and that’s a memory I’ll always hold close,” Crosby said.

“With Geno assisting, with it being at home against Philadelphia, knowing the history of those two teams — and getting the win at the end — changes the whole dynamic,” he added after the match. “You look at the guys who have scored, it’s a privilege to be part of that company.”

“It’s hard to put into words. Just being able to be part of some great teams over the years, play with some great players, it’s a cool number,” Crosby said of reaching 500 career goals. 

“Have been able to witness most of them” – Mario Lemieux 

The Montreal-born Lemieux reckoned that he has witnessed most of Crosby’s goals and looks forward to more of them in the coming years. 

“I’ve been able to witness most of them,” Lemieux said of Crosby’s tallies. “And I’m sure there will be plenty more in the future.”

On the other hand, Penguins’ interim coach Mike Yeo expressed his happiness and stated that he’s glad to know an incredible player like Crosby.

“Wish he did it against somebody else, or at least we got the win,” Philadelphia interim coach Mike Yeo said. “Knowing him the way I do, it’s hard to sit here and say I’m happy for him, but he’s an incredible player.”

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