Top-5 : Sidney Crosby in the top-10 of the best passers in history

Last night in the NHL, there was a little action.
12 teams were playing.
Here are the results and highlights:
The @GoldenKnights extended their home point streak to eight contests and built a four-point cushion atop the Pacific Division to close out a six-game Sunday in the NHL.#NHLStats: https://t.co/VHf8s17Qkd pic.twitter.com/v8sZ6AMsw7
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 3, 2025
1. Sidney Crosby in the top-10 of all-time assist leaders
In the afternoon, the Leafs were visiting Pittsburgh and it was probably the best game of this Sunday of hockey.
Toronto finally won the game in overtime with a score of 6-5. It was William Nylander who sealed the deal.
NYLANDER WINS IT IN OT!!
The @MapleLeafs win their fifth-straight game thanks to William Nylander’s @Energizer overtime winner! pic.twitter.com/f91Qbt44g0
— NHL (@NHL) March 2, 2025
A little earlier in the game, Auston Matthews scored his 390th career goal.
He took possession of the second spot in the Leafs’ all-time goal scorers list. With an assist also in the game, he reached the 700-point plateau.
The goal that moved Auston Matthews to second all-time in Maple Leafs history!
He’s now just 30 goals away from tying Mats Sundin for the top spot!
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 2, 2025
And at the end of the second period, Matthew Knies scored with 0.1 seconds left on the clock.
Wow.
KNIES BEATS THE BUZZER WITH 0.1 ON THE CLOCK
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— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 2, 2025
Sidney Crosby didn’t let the spotlight shine solely on others, though.
On his team’s fourth goal, he picked up an assist, his 1050th career assist. He is now in the top-10 of all-time assist leaders.
CAREER ASSIST NUMBER 1050 FOR SID THE KID!
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 2, 2025
2. A win in their last seven games for the Bruins
I think it’s time to rebuild in Boston… It’s really going badly.
Yesterday, the Bruins lost 1-0 to the Wild and have only one win in their last seven games.
#NHLBruins with just 1 win in their last 7 (1-4-2).
Start the rebuild…
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) March 3, 2025
In addition, they recently lost their captain…
For the Wild, Frédérick Gaudreau was the only goal scorer.
Le Québécois Frederick Gaudreau fait sentir sa présence devant le filet! pic.twitter.com/epkRneKo65
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) March 2, 2025
And Filip Gustavsson was on fire, stopping all 28 shots directed at him.
A 10th shutout with the Minnesota Wild.
That’s a perfect performance for the @mnwild and Filip Gustavsson, who joined a short list of goaltenders with at least 10 shutouts for the franchise.#NHLStats: https://t.co/VHf8s18o9L pic.twitter.com/Pa8xoZLY2q
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 2, 2025
3. Jonathan Quick is spectacular
Even at 39 years old, Jonathan Quick continues to offer good hockey.
Again yesterday, he was spectacular against the Preds.
JONATHAN QUICK!!
COMME DANS LE TEMPS!!
Pas un, mais DEUX arrêts spectaculaires!#NYR pic.twitter.com/azr1zrPomE
— LNH (@LNH_FR) March 3, 2025
In his 800th game in the NHL, the former King made 35 saves for his 63rd career shutout.
A SHUTOUT IN HIS 800TH GAME!
Jonathan Quick made 35 saves en route to his 63rd career @pepsi shutout! pic.twitter.com/3f2XPxYwfH
— NHL (@NHL) March 3, 2025
Also with the Rangers, Calvin de Haan and Jusso Parssinen made their debut with their new team.
De Haan picked up an assist, but Parssinen was shut out.
Another player who was shut out is Steven Stamkos. But in the case of the former Lightning captain, it’s been 13 games since he’s had a point…
Steven Stamkos’ last 13 games: 0 goals, 0 pts. #Smashville
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) March 3, 2025
4. Wyatt Johnston’s hat-trick
Wyatt Johnston is really something special.
Yesterday, he had a masterful evening, scoring three goals. In the first period, he scored with less than a second left.
Wyatt Johnston gets the Stars lead back with a buzzer beater!
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 3, 2025
In the third period, he scored two goals, completing his hat-trick.
In the history of the Stars, he became the third player to score 75 goals before the age of 22.
Wyatt Johnston became the third player in @DallasStars / North Stars history with 75 career goals before turning 22. The others: Brian Bellows (133 in 311 GP) and Mike Modano (90 in 235 GP).
: TNT, MAX, truTV #NHLStats: https://t.co/VHf8s18o9L https://t.co/HGA4H23LTK
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 3, 2025
Two other forwards who are doing well in Dallas: Matt Duchene and Mikael Granlund.
Duchene scored in a seventh consecutive game and Granlund picked up another assist, his seventh since joining the team. He has only played nine games with the organization.
It’s safe to say Mikael Granlund has fit right in with the @DallasStars and now has 0-7—7 through his first nine games with the franchise.
: TNT, MAX, truTV#NHLStats: https://t.co/VHf8s18o9L pic.twitter.com/CJddCXoNWn
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 2, 2025
5. Sebastian Aho wins the game in overtime
The Flames are not having a good trip to the American East.
First, they lost 3-0 to the Panthers and the Lightning, and last night, they lost 2-1 to the Hurricanes in overtime.
Lucky they won against Washington before their trip to Florida.
The recent losses are good for the Canadiens, who have the Flames’ pick in the next draft.
Let’s go back to yesterday’s game. It was Sebastian Aho who gave the win to the Hurricanes in overtime.
AHO SAYS GAME OVER!!
Sebastian Aho scores his fifth @Energizer overtime goal, tying the record for the most OT winners in a single season! pic.twitter.com/z8LWJVh2EY
— NHL (@NHL) March 3, 2025
Nazem Kadri had created the tie at the start of the third period.
Kadri fires in a power play beauty to tie the game!
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 3, 2025
If the season were to end today, Montreal would draft 17th with the Flames’ pick.
Overtime
– We’ll keep an eye on his health.
Jack Hughes left the ice after colliding with Jack Eichel and the boards. pic.twitter.com/ms3Ye5CJoP
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 3, 2025
– Shutout for Adin Hill, who faced Jacob Markstrom returning to the game.
Adin Hill picks up @pepsi shutout No. 10 of his NHL career!
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— NHL (@NHL) March 3, 2025
– A big fight.
Biz said LET THE BODIES HIT THE FLOOOOOOOORRR
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— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) March 2, 2025
– What an acquisition!
20 goals on the season for Dylan Holloway. #STLBlues
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) March 3, 2025
– Roope Hintz leads the charge.

– Another evening with six games.
