Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, center, acknowledges the crowd after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the franchise record for most assists during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stops a shot by New York Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) collides with New York Islanders' Brock Nelson (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk (24) and Michael Bunting (8) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) scores against New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) as Isaiah George (36) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the team's all-time leader in assists on a goal by Michael Bunting during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates with Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, center, acknowledges the crowd after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the franchise record for most assists during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stops a shot by New York Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) collides with New York Islanders' Brock Nelson (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier, right, celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk (24) and Michael Bunting (8) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Beauvillier (72) scores against New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) as Isaiah George (36) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the team's all-time leader in assists on a goal by Michael Bunting during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (50) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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  Pittsburgh Penguins' Michael Bunting (8) celebrates with Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists on Michael Bunting’s power-play goal, and the Penguins beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Sunday night.

Crosby has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team. The 37-year-old Crosby has played 1,310-regular-season games. Lemieux played 915.

Philip Tomasino added the deciding power-play goal in the third for Pittsburgh, which has 14 goals with the man advantage in its last 13 games. Anthony Beauvillier also scored to help the Penguins win for the seventh time in their last eight home games.

Alex Nedeljkovic made 29 saves in his first start since Dec. 17.

Kris Letang missed the game because of a lower-body injury, and defenseman Nathan Clurman made his NHL debut.

Anders Lee scored two third-period goals for the Islanders, who fell behind 3-0 before their rally fell short.

Marcus Hogberg stopped 38 shots during his first start since April 28, 2021.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, center, acknowledges the crowd after surpassing Mario Lemieux for the franchise record for most assists during the second period Sunday against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh. Associated Press

Penguins: Rebounded from a 6-3 road loss against the Islanders 24 hours ago. Pittsburgh has won 10 of 15 after losing eight of its previous 10 games.

Crosby was behind the net when he sent a backhand feed to Bunting, who buried his seventh power-play goal behind Hogberg at 1:36 of the second period, giving the Penguins a 2-0 lead.

Pittsburgh visits Detroit on New Year’s Eve.