Crosby had two goals and an assist. He has 550 goals and 950 assists in 1,189 games in 18 seasons with the Penguins.
"This is a team sport -- that's what we signed up for and that's why we all love the game," Crosby said. "There are some milestones that have made me reflect a little more on the achievement. I'm obviously happy to be in that company, but my mentality has always been to be my best and see where that puts me.
"I'm trying to contribute to winning hockey games. That's all I care about."
Crosby, who is Penguins captain, became the sixth fastest player in NHL history to reach the mark, trailing Wayne Gretzky (620 games), Mario Lemieux (747), Marcel Dionne (1,078), Jaromir Jagr (1,165) and Phil Esposito (1,166). Crosby did it in 11 fewer games than Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman (1,199).
"I think that milestone and the company he is in, speaking to the impact he's had on the game," Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan said. "He's not only one of the greatest players of his generation, he's one of the greatest players of all-time."