Sidney Crosby sits just five points away from passing Marcel Dionne, while the NHL schedules a Halloween‑themed night of ten games.
Key points
- Sidney Crosby needs five more points to pass Marcel Dionne for sixth on the NHL’s all‑time scoring list.
- Erik Karlsson is one point shy of joining the defensemen’s top‑10 in career points, trailing Chris Chelios.
- The NHL will feature ten games on Oct. 31 as part of its official “Hockey Halloween” promotion.
- If he stays healthy, Crosby could eventually move into the top three all‑time scorers before retiring.
Every Monday from October to April, Daily Faceoff maps out the NHL’s upcoming storylines, and the week of Oct. 26 – Nov. 1 is packed with both individual milestones and a league‑wide celebration. The highlight is “Hockey Halloween,” an official NHL promotion that will see ten games played on Oct. 31, the most on the holiday in 11 years.
Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby, now 39, has logged 1,767 career points after eleven games into his 22nd season. According to the source, he is five points short of overtaking Marcel Dionne for sixth place on the NHL’s all‑time scoring leaderboard. The article notes that Crosby’s durability after a serious concussion 15 years ago has allowed him to remain one of the game’s longest‑tenured superstars.
Crosby on the brink of a historic mark
The piece also points out that, health permitting, Crosby could later in the season catch Ron Francis (1,798 points) for fifth place, and that he is a “near lock” to break into the top three and possibly the top two before retirement. These projections are presented as speculation based on his current pace.
Defenceman Erik Karlsson, a three‑time Norris Trophy winner, is highlighted as being just one point behind Chris Chelios’ 948 career points. If Karlsson passes Chelios, he will join the league’s all‑time top‑10 scorers among defensemen, a milestone the source suggests could happen on the same night as Crosby’s potential record‑breaking game.
Karlsson chases top‑10 defensemen list
The “Hockey Halloween” slate begins with the Boston Bruins hosting the Chicago Blackhawks at 1:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Calgary Flames visiting the Colorado Avalanche in the day’s only late game. The promotion is described as an official league effort, not a fan‑generated idea.
Reader questions
How many points does Sidney Crosby need to pass Marcel Dionne?
According to the source, Crosby is five points away from overtaking Dionne for sixth place on the all‑time scoring list.
What is the NHL’s “Hockey Halloween” event?
It is an official league promotion that schedules ten games on Oct. 31, including matchups such as the Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks and the Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche.
When could Erik Karlsson surpass Chris Chelios in career points?
Karlsson is one point behind Chelios; the source suggests he could pass him in the upcoming games, moving into the top‑10 defensemen scorers.
Source: dailyfaceoff.com
