Sidney Crosby moves into 10th on NHL all-time scoring list; ties Phil Esposito with 1,590 points
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PITTSBURGH — made history Tuesday night. With a goal in the second period, Crosby moved into a tie for 10th place on the all-time scoring list. His 1,590 points are tied with Hockey Hall of Fame winger Phil Esposito. Sidney Crosby nets his 1,590th career point, tying with Phil Esposito for 10th on the NHL's all-time list 🙌 🎥 — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) Crosby, who assisted on ’s opening goal in the first period, directed a pass from behind goalie at the 7:58 mark of the second period....

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