How many Career Goals Does Sidney Crosby have?
Sidney Crosby is one of the most successful and iconic NHL players of the modern era. He is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and the leading goalscorer of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise. But just how many career goals has he scored?
Sidney Crosby’s Career Goals
Sidney Crosby has scored a total of 460 goals in his NHL career, including regular season and playoff goals. That puts him just behind two other legends of the game: Alexander Mogilny and Jaromir Jagr. He is also the 11th highest scorer in NHL history. Here is a breakdown of his career goals:
- Regular Season Goals: 417
- Playoff Goals: 43
- Total Career Goals: 460
In addition to his goals, Crosby has also accumulated 1297 points in his career, making him the 18th highest scorer in NHL history.
Crosby’s Future Goals
Although Crosby has already achieved much in his career, he still has some personal goals that he plans to achieve. Crosby has said that he wants to continue to play until he is 40, which would take him to the 2022-23 season. His goal is to reach 500 career goals by the end of his career. He is also aiming to win a fourth Stanley Cup and to become the leading goal scorer in Penguins history, a record he currently shares with Mario Lemieux.
Sidney Crosby is one of the most decorated players in NHL history and it looks like he is just getting started. With his personal goals of 500 career goals and a fourth Stanley Cup, Crosby looks to continue his legacy as one of the all-time greats.
