Penguins captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux's franchise assists record

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is alone at the top.

Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise record for most assists in team history during a 3-2 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

"I want to congratulate Sid on setting the team's assist record," Lemieux said in a statement released by the team. "He's an amazing player and we're so fortunate to have him in Pittsburgh. I look forward to even more great things from him."

Crosby was behind the net in the second period when he sent a backhand feed to Michael Bunting, who buried a power-play goal behind Marcus Hogberg at 1:36, putting the Penguins ahead 2-0. After the goal was announced, play briefly stopped as Crosby received a standing ovation and waved his glove to acknowledge the hometown crowd.

"As the years go on, I think you appreciate those kinds of things a little bit more," said Crosby, who said he plans to give the puck to his father. "It's not why you play by any means, but to get [the record] and to get that kind of reception, it means a lot."

SIDNEY STANDS ALONE! <br><br>Congratulations on becoming the Penguins' all-time assist leader, Captain