Crosby was served by teammate Erik Karlsson for the goal that meant a reduction to 2-1 in a five-on-three game.
In the power break after the goal, highlights from Crosby’s career were shown on the jumbotron. Among other things, the very first goal from October 8, 2005 when he played with the icon Mario Lemieux.
Crosby’s parents were present in the arena. Crosby became the 21st player in NHL history to reach 600 goals.
Only Ovetkin better among active players
Among active players, only Washington’s Alexander Ovetchkin has scored more goals, a total of 868.
– It’s a good number and a nice presentation. I think it’s something you probably think about more in hindsight, when you’re done with that career, muses Crosby, whose Pittsburgh is in a real slump.
– I have played with many good goal scorers during my career and they have not even come close to reaching 600 goals, says Erik Karlsson.
Tonight’s loss was the eighth in the last ten games.