Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tied Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for most assists in team history during the first period Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.

But thanks to their captain Sidney Crosby's unreal performance over the past few weeks, the Pens have climbed to within one point of a playoff position and six points out of a top-3 spot in their division.

One of the best players to ever play in the NHL, Sidney Crosby, doesn't have a good time playing against the Chicago Blackhawks historically. As a lifelong Pittsburgh Penguins player, he has had many games against every team in the NHL, excluding the more recent expansions.

Suddenly, the Penguins are alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Crosby appears to be alive and well, too. When the Penguins are in Nashville, you can’t help but remember 2017, when they last won the Stanley Cup.

Things were different for the Pittsburgh Penguins during their 7-3 rout at home of the Philadelphia Flyers. No, watching Sidney Crosby and company put up a touchdown’s worth — including an extra point — of goals against their most enduring rival isn’t anything new.