Two long-awaited career milestones for two all-time Pittsburgh Penguins legends were erased with a 6-5 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabers on Wednesday night. First up was Sidney Crosby, who passed the 1,600-point mark in the first period with an assist on a Bryan Rust goal. Then it was Evgeni Malkin who scored his 500th career goal in the third period. Crosby capped a historic night with a game-winning goal in overtime to give the Penguins the victory. (Pensburgh)

Pens points…

With healthy players beginning to return and no need to worry about waiver claims, the Penguins sent rookie Ruther McGroarty to the AHL on Wednesday. (Daily Faceoff)

It was once thought impossible that anyone could ever replace Mario Lemieux as the best Penguins player of all time, but Sidney Crosby might just claim the title from his mentor. (The Hockey News)

Tristan Jarry is just the latest in a long line of Penguins goaltenders to be considered the future of the franchise between the nets, only to be left on the outside looking in. (The Athletic$$)

While many believe the competition between the pipes may have destroyed Jarry’s confidence, it was actually a driving force of motivation to prove he deserved his starting spot. (NHL)

For Mike Sullivan, there’s more than just the Penguins to think about this season as he prepares to lead Team USA at the Four Nations Face-Off in February. (NHL)

NHL news and notes…

As the week of the regular season progresses, goaltending shot rates have dropped compared to last season, and Henrik Lundqvist thinks he knows why. (The Hockey News)

Edmonton picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday night, while other potential contenders are still struggling to score their first points of the season and avoid digging themselves into too big of a hole. (Sportsnet)