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The Pittsburgh Penguins were founded in 1967 during the league’s expansion from six to 12 teams by a group led by Pennsylvania state senator Jack McGregor. The team had moderate success in the early years before difficulty in the 1980s gave way to them drafting Mario Lemieux in 1984, Mark Recchi in 1988, and Jaromir Jagr in 1990. This trio, which would be joined by fellow NHL All-Stars, won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992. Financial struggles in the early 2000s nearly led to the team being relocated before Lemieux converted deferred salary into a majority ownership stake, which eventually led to the team selecting Marc-Andre Fleury, Evgeni Malkin, and Sidney Crosby in consecutive drafts. The result has been three Stanley Cups (2009, 2016, and 2017) and a 16-year playoff streak that ended in 2023.

NHL Morning Recap – December 29, 2025
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Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the scores of the 5 NHL games that were played on Dec. 28, 2025. Which saw the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Detroit Red Wings. As well as the Philadelphia Flyers and the Seattle Kraken in the late game.  All that and more in the Morning Recap. ISLANDERS 2 at BLUE JACKETS 4 Blue Jackets Defeat Islanders With Late Third Period Rally Columbus Blue Jackets Scoring Summary P1 8:09 – Kirill Marchenko (12) from Mason Marchment (10), Denton Mateychuk (9)P3 15:27 – Ivan Provorov…

Penguins Season-High 7 Goals Sinks Blackhawks in 7-3 Win
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On a Sunday night in Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins met for the first time this season. The Blackhawks were coming off a 4-3 shootout win against the Dallas Stars the night before (Dec. 27), while the Penguins were looking to get off on the right foot after a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs before the Christmas break. Pittsburgh had all the answers in a 7-3 win against Chicago. Game Recap It looked like the Blackhawks might strike first as they had two of the first three shots on goal against goaltender Artūrs Šilovs, but…

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Crosby, Injuries and More
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Here are the biggest storylines for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their schedule for the upcoming week of Dec. 28 to Jan. 3. Sidney Crosby Breaks Lemieux’s Record Captain Sidney Crosby continues to make history in his 21st season. He recently surpassed Mario Lemieux to become the Penguins’ all-time leader in points. Despite the team’s struggles, Crosby remains elite, posting 38 points (20 goals, 18 assists) in 36 games this season. Playoff Push & Standings Struggles The Penguins are in a precarious position as 2026 begins. Sitting 7th in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 15-12-9 (39 points), they are…

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Projected Lineups for Penguins vs Maple Leafs – 12/23/25
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The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (15-11-9) at MAPLE LEAFS (15-15-5) 4 p.m. ET; SNO, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX Penguins projected lineup Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Bryan RustJustin Brazeau — Thomas Novak…

Projected Lineups for Canadiens vs Penguins – 12/21/25
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The Montreal Canadiens take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (19-12-4) at PENGUINS (14-11-9) 7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, TSN2, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Zack BolducJuraj Slafkovsky — Oliver Kapanen — Ivan DemidovJosh…

 

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Penguins FAQ

What year were the Pittsburgh Penguins founded?

The Pittsburgh Penguins were founded in 1967 during the league’s expansion from six to 12 teams.

When did the Pittsburgh Penguins play their first game?

The Penguins’ first game was on Oct. 11, 1967, against the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins lost 2-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Dan Muse is the current head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.