Sidney Crosby Breaks Canadian Olympic Men’s Hockey Scoring Record in NHL Era

 

Sidney Crosby set a new Canadian Olympic men’s hockey scoring record during the NHL era with Team Canada. His performance against France gave him three points and moved his total to sixteen points in Olympic play, surpassing Jarome Iginla’s fourteen points. (Daily Faceoff)

Crosby now holds the record for most points by a Canadian when NHL players compete at the Olympics. He reached the mark with a goal and two assists in Canada’s 10-2 win over France. (Olympics)

Crosby’s Olympic career began in 2010 when he scored seven points in seven games, including the famous overtime goal in the gold medal game against the United States. He added three points in six games in 2014. (Yahoo Sports)

This marks Crosby’s third Olympics with NHL players returning to the Games in 2026 after absences in 2018 and 2022. His point-per-game pace across Olympic competition reflects consistent production over his long career with Canada’s national team. (Yahoo Sports)

With sixteen points over sixteen games, Crosby now tops all Canadians in Olympic points during the NHL era. His record adds to a long list of international and professional achievements. (thehockeywriters.com)

Fans and analysts note this moment cements Crosby’s legacy as one of Canada’s greatest Olympic hockey players. (sports.yahoo.com)