Sidney Crosby Reaches 600 Career Goals as Penguins Beat Red Wings 5-3

Sidney Crosby achieved another historic milestone on Monday night, scoring his 600th career NHL goal to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena, joining an elite group of just 21 players to reach the prestigious mark.

The 36-year-old captain scored the milestone goal in the second period, taking a perfect pass from Evgeni Malkin and burying a wrist shot past Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. The crowd erupted as Crosby was mobbed by his teammates, with the game stopping for several minutes to honor one of hockey's all-time greats.

"It's an incredible honor to reach 600 goals," Crosby said during the post-game ceremony. "To do it here in Pittsburgh, in front of these fans who have supported me throughout my entire career, makes it even more special. I'm grateful to have played with so many great teammates who have helped me reach this milestone."

Crosby added an assist later in the game, extending his point streak to seven games and showcasing the elite playmaking ability that has defined his legendary career. The three-time Stanley Cup champion reached 600 goals in 1,277 games, making him the 10th-fastest player to achieve the milestone in NHL history.

Malkin contributed two goals and an assist in the victory, while Jake Guentzel added a goal and helper to support Crosby's historic night. The Penguins dominated the offensive zone throughout the contest, outshooting Detroit 41-28 and controlling play for extended periods.

The victory moves Pittsburgh to 31-24-5 on the season, keeping them in the wild card hunt as they chase their 17th consecutive playoff appearance. Crosby's milestone achievement serves as a reminder of his continued excellence at age 36 and provides inspiration for a Penguins team hoping to make one more championship run with their iconic core. With 37 games remaining in the regular season, Crosby appears determined to add more chapters to his already legendary career.