Crosby has goal, assist in Pittsburgh' win over Habs

PITTSBURGH: The Montreal Canadiens aren't scheduled for another regular-season game in Pittsburgh's aging Mellon Arena. As effortlessly as Sidney Crosby scores against them there, they probably aren't eager to go back.

Crosby (pictured) scored a goal and set up another with an no-look pass and the Penguins matched a franchise record for most victories in their first 25 games, beating the Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night.

The Penguins are 17-8 with five victories in six games since losing four in a row and five of six. The only other seasons they won 17 of their first 25 were 1995-96 (17-5-3) and 1994-95 (17-6-2), when there were tie games.