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Crosby Chases Lemieux Record in Oilers-Penguins Showdown

12/17/2025

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The NHL will feature ten games on December 16, 2025, including the Oilers–Penguins at 7:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on HBO MAX and truTV.
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins needs two points to surpass Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time leader.
Crosby has 1,721 points, while Lemieux has 1,723.
The Edmonton Oilers are led by Connor McDavid.

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Story summary

The NHL will feature ten games on December 16, 2025, including the Oilers–Penguins at 7:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on HBO MAX and truTV.
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins needs two points to surpass Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time leader.
Crosby has 1,721 points, while Lemieux has 1,723.
The Edmonton Oilers are led by Connor McDavid.