Sidney Crosby’s Top 30 Memories On His 30th Birthday

19.  The Then-Youngest Captain

Crosby, in 2007, became the youngest full-time captain in the NHL at 19 years and 297 days old. Crosby would have become the Penguins’ captain even earlier but felt, prior to that, that he wasn’t ready to take on the role. Crosby has since been replaced as the youngest captain in NHL’s history.

18.  The 100-200-300

On October 18, 2008, Crosby notched his 100th goal and his 200th assist to reach 300 points in one game. He notched a goal and three assists in the Penguins’ 3-1 victory over the Maple Leafs.

17.  Youngest Records

Crosby has notched a lot of records in his career, especially for being the youngest player to notch big victories. In his career, he has been the youngest player to notch 100 points in one season, score 200 career points (20), win the Art Ross and Lindsay Trophies (19), be named to the nHL’s first All-Star Team (19), tall two consecutive 100-point seasons (20) and win the Stanley Cup as a captain since 1895 (21).

16. The First Stanley Cup

Crosby won his first Stanley Cup, the Penguins’ third as a franchise, in 2009. The Penguins went to seven games with the Detroit Red Wings but Max Talbot’s two goals gave the Pens the win and the Cup.

15. The Birthday Stanley Cup Parade

Crosby celebreated his 22nd birthday with his first Stanley Cup parade in Cole Harbour. A crowd of 75,000 celebrated the victory and the captains birthday on August 7, 2009.