The New York Islanders must hate seeing the Pittsburgh Penguins on their schedule for one simple reason: No. 87, who continues to build on the hottest start of his career.
For whatever reason, Sidney Crosby feasts on the Islanders, and a goal plus a game-winning assist in Friday's contest brought him to 98 points (31 goals, 67 assists) in 56 career games versus New York, his best numbers against any club.
Here's how Crosby's dominance over the Islanders compares to his output against other teams throughout his career:
| Opponent | GP | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders | 56 | 31 | 67 | 98 |
| Flyers | 56 | 35 | 48 | 83 |
| Rangers | 55 | 25 | 46 | 71 |
| Devils | 52 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Capitals | 39 | 19 | 36 | 55 |
It's not even close.
This season, it's not just the Islanders that have felt Crosby's wrath, as the captain now has 11 goals - one off the league lead - in 11 games since returning from a concussion.
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