Crosby is the first player ever to play 1,000 games for the Penguins. Malkin is second in Pittsburgh's history with 923 games played, followed by Lemieux with 915.
The three-time Stanley Cup champion is second in Penguins history with 468 goals, 808 assists and 1,276 points. Crosby trails Lemieux (690 goals, 1,033 assists and 1,723 points) in each category.
Crosby became the 350th player, and 25th active, to reach 1,000 NHL games.
Each of Crosby's teammates wore his jersey during pregame warmups.