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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the team's all-time leader in assists on a goal by Michael Bunting during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the team's all-time leader in assists on a goal by Michael Bunting during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stops a shot by New York Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stops a shot by New York Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, center, acknowledges the crowd after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the franchise record for most assists during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, center, acknowledges the crowd after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the franchise record for most assists during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) collides with New York Islanders' Brock Nelson (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) collides with New York Islanders' Brock Nelson (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk (24) and Michael Bunting (8) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk (24) and Michael Bunting (8) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates with Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates with Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) scores against New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) as Isaiah George (36) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) scores against New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) as Isaiah George (36) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)