Has there been a player more synonymous with playoff success since the turn of the century than Sidney Crosby?
The Penguins captain has lived up to the potential that he carried when he was taken with the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NHL Draft. During his 17-year career in the NHL, he helped create a Penguins dynasty that went to four Stanley Cup Finals, winning three Cups in the process.
Take away his playoff success and he would still be considered one of the best players of all time. But given just how good he has been in the postseason and how he has helped bring three titles to Pittsburgh, his status as one of hockey's greats is solidified.
Has there been a player more synonymous with playoff success since the turn of the century than Sidney Crosby?
The Penguins captain has lived up to the potential that he carried when he was taken with the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NHL Draft. During his 17-year career in the NHL, he helped create a Penguins dynasty that went to four Stanley Cup Finals, winning three Cups in the process.
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Take away his playoff success and he would still be considered one of the best players of all time. But given just how good he has been in the postseason and how he has helped bring three title to Pittsburgh, his status as one of hockey's greats is solidified.
However since the team went back-to-back in 2016 and 2017, the Penguins have won just one playoff series since and have failed to come out victorious in a series in the last three postseasons. Crosby and Co. are back in the playoffs this season, hoping to get back on track and make a run at a Cup.
The 34-year-old led the team in points this season with 84, totaling 31 goals and 53 assists. He's one of the best when it comes to the clutch moments, so can Crosby add a fourth Cup to his resume this season?
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Where does Crosby rank among active players in postseason points?
Among active players, no one has more playoff points than Crosby.
The 34-year-old has 191 points all-time in the postseason. That's 17 more than the closest player, which just so happens to be Crosby's partner in crime, Evgeni Malkin.
| PLAYER | CAREER PLAYOFF POINTS |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 191 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 174 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 135 |
| Joe Thornton | 134 |
| Patrick Kane | 132 |
Where does Crosby rank among active players in postseason goals?
Crosby is third among active players in playoff goals with 69. He is two behind Alex Ovechkin and three behind Patrick Marleau, who is currently a free agent. The Penguins' star could soon move into first place in that category as well.
| PLAYER | CAREER PLAYOFF GOALS |
|---|---|
| Patrick Marleau | 72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 71 |
| Sidney Crosby | 69 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 64 |
| Joe Pavelski | 61 |
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Where does Crosby rank among active players in postseason assists?
In terms of assists, Crosby is at the top of that list with 122. He has 12 more than Malkin for the lead.
| PLAYER | CAREER PLAYOFF ASSISTS |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 122 |
| Evgeni Malkin | 110 |
| Joe Thornton | 102 |
| Nikita Kucherov | 83 |
| Ryan Getzlaf | 83 |
Where does Crosby rank all-time in postseason points?
Crosby has worked his way into the top 10 all-time in playoff points and is just nine points away from hitting 200. If he does so, he'd become only the sixth player in NHL history to register 200 points.
| PLAYER | CAREER PLAYOFF POINTS |
|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky | 382 |
| Mark Messier | 295 |
| Jari Kurri | 233 |
| Glenn Anderson | 214 |
| Jaromir Jagr | 201 |
| Paul Coffey | 196 |
| Sidney Crosby | 191 |
| Brett Hull | 190 |
| Joe Sakic | 188 |
| Doug Gilmour | 188 |
Where does Crosby rank all-time in postseason assists?
He's also in the top-10 in playoff assists as well. Corsby sits in 10th all-time with 122 assists. Considering how close he is to Nos. 6-9 on the list, it is not crazy to think Crosby could pass Nicklas Lidstrom (129 assists) for No. 6 in playoff assists by the time this postseason is over.
| PLAYER | CAREER PLAYOFF ASSISTS |
|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky | 260 |
| Mark Messier | 186 |
| Ray Bourque | 139 |
| Paul Coffey | 137 |
| Nicklas Lidstrom | 129 |
| Doug Gilmour | 128 |
| Jari Kurri | 127 |
| Sergei Fedorov | 124 |
| Jaromir Jagr | 123 |
| Sidney Crosby | 122 |
Where does Crosby rank all-time in postseason goals?
He's much further down on lists in all-time playoff goals. In his career, he has found the back of the net 69 times, good for 19th on the all-time list.
What is Crosby's all-time record in the postseason?
The Penguins have played 176 games with Sidney Crosby in their lineup during the postseason. Since he's been on the team, the club has made the postseason every year except for Crosby's rookie season in 2005-06.
In total, the team has gone 95-79 during those games, which has included three Stanley Cup wins. Two of those wins, Crosby hoisted the Conn Smythe Trophy. Crosby has appeared in every postseason except for the 2010-11 playoffs when he was sidelined with a concussion.
| YEAR | RESULT |
|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Did not qualify |
| 2006-07 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2007-08 | Lost in Stanley Cup Finals |
| 2008-09 | Won Stanley Cup Finals |
| 2009-10 | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2010-11 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2011-12 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2012-13 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 2013-14 | Lost Second Round |
| 2014-15 | Lost First Round |
| 2015-16 | Won Stanley Cup Finals |
| 2016-17 | Won Stanley Cup Finals |
| 2017-18 | Lost Second Round |
| 2018-19 | Lost First Round |
| 2019-20 | Lost Qualifying Round |
| 2020-21 | Lost First Round |
While the team went back-to-back in 2016 and 2017, the Penguins have won just one playoff series since and have failed to come out victorious in a series in the last three postseasons. Crosby and Co. are back in the playoffs this season, hoping to get back on track and make a run at a Cup.
The 34-year-old led the team in points this season with 84, totaling 31 goals and 53 assists. He's one of the best when it comes to the clutch moments, so can Crosby add a fourth Cup to his resume this season?
