One for the Ages: Les Binkley’s 1967-68 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2020 When the NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, it was imperative for the half-dozen new teams – if they wanted to be competitive, at least – to…
Top 10 Pre-Mario Lemieux Penguins Victories Greg Enright | June 19, 2020 Before Mario Lemieux arrived in Pittsburgh in 1984 and began leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a pair of Stanley Cups in the early 1990s, the club had enjoyed precious few…
Penguins’ 13 Seasons of Playoff Memories: Stanley Cup Final THW Archives | May 21, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the longest active streak for consecutive playoff appearances in the NHL with 13 seasons under their belt. Though they failed to advance to the Stanley Cup…
Penguins’ Name & Mascots Hold Legacy in Pittsburgh THW Archives | April 7, 2020 Though it’s not the fiercest team name in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins moniker has become associated with greatness over the franchise’s 52-year existence. It’s hard to believe that one…
Penguins’ 13 Seasons of Playoff Memories: Eastern Conference Final Christy Walters | April 1, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins hold the longest active streak for consecutive playoff appearances in the NHL with 13 seasons. Though they failed to advance to the Eastern Conference Final in the…
Penguins’ Franchise Stars: Malkin Is Better Than Jagr Nick Horwat | February 19, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins’ center Evgeni Malkin finished the 2018-19 season with 72 points, which for most would be a pretty stellar season. It matched that of fellow Russians Evgeny Kuznetsov and…
Peerless Penguins: 5 Unforgettable Seasons Since 2008 THW Archives | November 10, 2019 The era of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin has produced a number of memorable moments in Pittsburgh Penguins history. From the 2008 playoff run, which saw the team come within two…
Blues Were the Penguins’ Original Rivals THW Archives | November 1, 2019 When you think of Pittsburgh Penguins’ rivalries, which teams come to mind? The Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, and… St. Louis Blues? Today, with the teams in separate conferences, meeting just…
Penguins’ First Coach Red Sullivan Set Tone for Franchise THW Archives | September 28, 2019 Though he coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for only two seasons, the franchise’s first head coach, George “Red” Sullivan, set the tone for the club from day one. Sullivan died on…
Penguins & Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Share Intertwined History Christy Walters | September 2, 2019 As the Pittsburgh Penguins enter a new NHL season, having five Stanley Cup championships to their credit, being a consistent postseason contender, and boasting current and alumni rosters with names…
Ben Lovejoy’s Completed NHL Career The Hockey Writers | August 30, 2019 Championship teams depend on superstar players to perform like superstars. The Pittsburgh Penguins know this full well with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin anchoring the franchise for 14 and 13…
Penguins and Bruins Went Black & Blue Over Black & Gold Christy Walters | July 29, 2019 What comes to mind when you hear the words “black and gold?” Most people will probably answer with either the Penguins, Pirates, Steelers, or even the Wiz Khalifa song “Black…
