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Crosby passes Joe Thornton for seventh on NHL all-time assists list

An assist on Bryan Rust’s first-period goal in Colorado gave the Pittsburgh captain 1,110 for his career.

Sidney Crosby battles for the puck against Colorado Avalanche defenceman Brett Kulak at Ball Arena.
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Sidney Crosby broke his tie with Joe Thornton on Friday to take seventh place outright among the NHL’s career assist leaders. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain reached 1,110 assists during the game against Colorado at Ball Arena.

Crosby helped set up Bryan Rust’s goal at 8:57 of the first period. Pittsburgh had entered the night with Crosby and Thornton level at 1,109 assists, according to the Penguins’ game notes.

Paul Coffey holds sixth place with 1,135 assists, putting that mark 25 beyond Crosby’s milestone total. Wayne Gretzky leads the career list with 1,963.

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