Things were different for the Pittsburgh Penguins during their 7-3 rout at home of the Philadelphia Flyers. No, watching Sidney Crosby and company put up a touchdown’s worth — including an extra point — of goals against their most enduring rival isn’t anything new.

But thanks to their captain Sidney Crosby's unreal performance over the past few weeks, the Pens have climbed to within one point of a playoff position and six points out of a top-3 spot in their division.

Crosby scored a third-period empty-net goal and helped on three of Pittsburgh's four first-period goals as the Penguins jumped out to a 4-1 lead. Crosby and Lemieux both have 1,033 assists, which ranks 12th all-time in NHL history.

One of the best players to ever play in the NHL, Sidney Crosby, doesn't have a good time playing against the Chicago Blackhawks historically. As a lifelong Pittsburgh Penguins player, he has had many games against every team in the NHL, excluding the more recent expansions.

Sidney Crosby scored a goal and added three assists to tie Mario Lemieux's franchise record for most assists in team history and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for most assists in team history during the first period Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to match a Penguins legend as host Pittsburgh beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins, with Sidney Crosby, edge closer to playoffs despite obstacles. Team enacts crucial strategies, showcasing significant enhancements.

Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin continue to carve their names deeper into NHL history. Their recent milestone performances remind us why they’re two of the greatest players in Penguins’ history and the NHL.