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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.

Best 2024 NHL Trade Deadline Additions
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It has been just over a month since the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, and the season has ended. In the hours and days leading up to the deadline, contending teams made moves to improve their chances of winning the Stanley Cup. They usually sent assets to teams looking to rebuild for the future. However, it is a delicate process for the contending teams, who must identify the right player that fits their culture and can help them win. They must also determine how many assets they will surrender and their value. With the playoffs here, it’s time to see if…

Today in Hockey History: April 20
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April 20 has been a busy day in National Hockey League history. Among all the big moments, we saw some new records and Stanley Cup Playoff firsts. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take back through the decades to relive all the memories this date has had to offer. Wayne Gretzky & Pittsburgh Penguins Set All-Time Marks On April 20, 1992, Gretzky became the first player to score 300 points in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The milestone came during his four-assist performance to beat his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, 8-5, in Game 2 of the…

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Senators, Bruins, Oilers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kyle Dubas spoke with the media about the Pittsbrugh Penguins’ plans moving forward and particular players. Meanwhile, Patrick Kane is looking for term on his next contract. Does that rule out a return to Detroit? Did the Edmonton Oilers make a huge mistake heading into the postseason? Finally, as the Ottawa Senators look to address their goaltending in the offseason, will they be reaching out to the Boston Bruins? Dubas on Ryan Graves, Kris Letang, and Sidney Crosby In his post-season address, Penguins GM Kyle Dubas offered updates on a few key players. First, he…

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Projected Lineups for the Bruins vs. Penguins 4/13/24
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (86 points) continue their quest to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs by hosting the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins (107 points) at PPG Paints Arena for a marquee Saturday night contest. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BRUINS (46-18-15) at PENGUINS (37-30-12)…

 

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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?

Mike Sullivan is the current head coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins.