This is year 20 for Sidney Crosby.
It’s year 19 for Malkin.
Also, Mario Lemieux was out there with him as well.
For 19 years, Crosby and Malkin have completely dominated together.
There have been plenty of great duos to come through the NHL over the years.
Duos like Gretzky and Kurri, Lemieux and Jagr, Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier.
Very few duos have been more productive than Crosby and Malkin have been together.
And no duo has ever done it as long as Crosby and Malkin have been doing it.
Besides Crosby’s rookie season, these two have been together every step of the way.
Which is why last night made so much sense.
Sidney Crosby entered last night’s game needing just 1 more point to hit 1600 on his career.
Evgeni Malkin entered last night’s game needing just 1 more goal to hit 500 in his career.
One milestone down, one more to go.
Quick flashback to February 15th, 2022 real quick.
It was a tie game at home against the Flyers.
Disgusting pass from Sid.
Great effort from Malkin to put home his own rebound.
Awesome moment for the Pens to all fly off the bench to celebrate with Geno.
Only the 2nd duo in NHL history to each hit the 500 mark together as teammates.
And considering Gretzky was a total cheat code, it makes Crosby and Malkin’s that much more impressive.
But they weren’t done for the night.
Regulation ended 5-5 so it’s off to overtime we go.
A goal and 3 assists on the night for Malkin.
A goal and 2 assists on the night for Crosby.
If you’re a fan of hockey, then you’re a fan of these two.
