Crosby sets all-time Penguins record with 97th playoff assist

Sidney Crosby made history in a losing effort.

The Pittsburgh Penguins center recorded an assist on a Jake Guentzel goal in the third period of Game 6, setting a new franchise benchmark for playoff helpers.

Guentzel breaks the shutout with his league-leading ninth goal. Crosby gets his 97th assist, establishing a new franchise playoff record. pic.twitter.com/TXeHslEDXl

- Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 9, 2017

The previous record, which Crosby tied in Game 5, was held by Mario Lemieux.

Crosby made waves earlier in Game 6 after falling headfirst into the end boards, leaving many to wonder why he was not pulled by a concussion spotter.

The Penguins lost the game, prompting a series-deciding Game 7 back in Washington on Wednesday.

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