{
  "id": 16422811,
  "title": "Penguins Rally for OT Win as Sidney Crosby Ties NHL Assist Record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/penguins-rally-for-ot-win-as-sidney-crosby-ties-nhl-assist-record",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T03:40:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/penguins-rally-ot-win-sidney-034034452.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Penguins secured an overtime victory against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, propelling themselves into the NHL record books. With the Predators taking the early lead, the Penguins fought back with a valiant effort. Rickard Rakell forced overtime with 1:06 remaining in regulation, providing Crosby with an opportunity. Crosby assisted on Rakell's tying goal, recording his 1,111th career assist, tying him with Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque for the most assists with one franchise in NHL history. Crosby had previously surpassed Wayne Gretzky's assist total of 1,086, now sharing the top spot with Bourque and inches away from surpassing the record. Pittsburgh's victory marked their second consecutive win following a four-game losing streak and extended their winning streak against the Predators to 10 straight games and 23 of their last 27 meetings.",
  "summary": "Pittsburgh rallied late to beat Nashville in overtime. Sidney Crosby tied Ray Bourque’s NHL record for assists with one franchise.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Nashville Predators in overtime",
    "Sidney Crosby ties NHL assist record with 1,111th career assist",
    "Crosby shares record with Ray Bourque, inches closer to surpassing"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Crosby’s historic milestone cements his status as one of the most prolific playmakers in league history while providing the Penguins with crucial momentum to snap a recent losing streak.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}