Sidney Crosby posts three points in Penguins' loss to Canadiens

Fantasy hockey: Crosby had a goal and two assists Saturday, a strong line that matches the 1.10 points per game he already averages. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 1, 2026 · Updated November 1, 2026

Sidney Crosby posted one goal and two assists on two shots in 20:23 of ice time Saturday, October 31 as the Penguins fell 4-5 to the Canadiens. He finished plus-3 despite the loss.

The three-point effort is a big line from a player who already averages 1.10 points per game in his recent sample, meaning his value was priced in before this game. His underlying play grades 39 out of 100 among forwards in shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

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Player by player

Sidney Crosby

Crosby averages 0.43 goals, 0.67 assists and 2.6 shots per game in his recent sample of 224 games, so the three points on Saturday represent a strong night against those numbers. He plays 19:10 a night and logs 3:00 per game on the power play, fourth among all Penguins skaters in power-play ice time. He anchors the first unit and averages 0.32 power-play points per game.

His underlying process grade of 39 suggests his scoring runs ahead of his shot volume and ice time compared to other forwards. The Penguins have three games left this week, with matchups Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Crosby remains a hold at his usual elite production level.

What to do

• Keep Crosby in lineups for all three of Pittsburgh's remaining games this week.

• His scoring aligns with his recent averages, so expect 1.10 points per game going forward.

• The three-point night does not change his hold outlook for rostered managers.

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