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Sid at 500; Crosby’s legacy defined by more than goals

Fans cheer as Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) celebrates with teammates Jake Guentzel (59) and Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring the game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

A puck is handed behind Sidney Crosby while he is on the bench right after he scored his 500th NHL career goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Philadelphia Flyers' Justin Braun, right, skates to the bench behind Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring against the Penguins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

A fan holds up a sign recognizing the 500th goal after Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, (87) scored his 500th NHL career goal against the Philadelphia Flyers, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sid at 500; Crosby’s legacy defined by more than goals