Penguins Snap Slump, Crosby Becomes Franchise Points Leader

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to break their three-game losing streak when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. The Leafs have struggled lately, losing five of their last six games, but coach Craig Berube sees some positives in their recent performance. In their last game, they were outscored 14-4 on a road trip but showed resilience, coming close to tying the game in the final minutes. The Penguins, however, have reason to celebrate after snapping an eight-game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Sidney Crosby, the team's new franchise scoring leader, had a goal and an assist in the win, bringing his career point total to 1,724. This achievement surpasses Mario Lemieux's record of 1,723 points in 915 games. Crosby's milestone was a result of his 20th goal of the season, and it marks the 18th time in 21 seasons he has reached the 20-goal plateau. The timing of his achievement was particularly significant, as it came after a tough stretch for the Penguins, who went 0-4-4 in their last five games. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, are struggling to find their scoring touch, with William Nylander going 11 games without a goal. However, coach Berube remains optimistic, citing the team's ability to create chances and their determination to break their slump. The two teams have met twice this season, with the Maple Leafs winning both games. However, the Penguins will look to capitalize on their momentum and continue their resurgence, while the Maple Leafs will aim to break their losing streak and get back on track.