Penguins icon Mario Lemieux released a statement after Sidney Crosby surpassed him to become the all-time assist leader in team history.

After the goal was announced, play briefly stopped as Crosby received a standing ovation and waved his glove to acknowledge the hometown crowd.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby set a franchise record when he broke Mario Lemieux's record for most assists. On Tuesday, he set an NHL record when he won his 15,183rd face-off in the second period of their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Hockey fans have watched Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby achieve many great feats over the years. Crosby has long established himself as one of the greatest players of his generation. There is little Crosby has not accomplished in the game of hockey.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has, seemingly, been reaching major milestones and breaking records on a weekly basis. And he reached another one during Tuesday's divisional tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets.