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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.

Penguins Hold Off Lightning to Pick Up 4-3 Win
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The Pittsburgh Penguins thwarted a late comeback attempt by the Tampa Bay Lightning to pick up a 4-3 win. They pick up another win on their road trip, winning back-to-back to get it started. Meanwhile, the Lightning have now lost consecutive games after winning seven in a row. Evgeni Malkin was the standout player of the game for the Penguins, racking up three points. His efforts earned him the first star of the game. An Electric Comeback Denied By Penguins Ville Koivunen (1) got the scoring going with a power-play goal to find the back of the net for the first…

Projected Lineups for Penguins vs Lightning – 12/4/25
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The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Benchmark International Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (13-7-5) at LIGHTNING (16-8-2) 7 p.m. ET; The Spot, SN-PIT, TVAS Penguins projected lineup Kevin Hayes — Sidney Crosby — Bryan RustTommy Novak — Evgeni Malkin — Anthony ManthaRutger McGroarty — Ben Kindel — Ville KoivunenConnor Dewar — Blake Lizotte — Bokondji Imama Ryan Shea — Kris LetangParker Wotherspoon — Erik KarlssonRyan Graves — Connor Clifton Tristan JarryArturs Silovs Scratched: Joona Koppanen, Mathew Dumba Injured: Rickard Rakell (hand), Caleb Jones (lower body), Justin Brazeau (upper body),…

Penguins Possible 2026 Offseason Moves
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the middle of their rebuild, and even though they have been better than most people expected this season, they still have a long way to go. General manager Kyle Dubas has done a good job of stockpiling draft picks and prospects to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Another thing that will be on the Penguins’ side is the rising salary cap. Going into the 2026 offseason, Pittsburgh is going to have just under $49 million in available cap space. Dubas is going to have some big decisions to make in the summer…

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Projected Lineups for Penguins vs Blue Jackets – 11/28/25
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The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Nationwide Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (11-6-5) at BLUE JACKETS (11-9-4) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, SN-PIT, NHLN, SN, TVAS Penguins projected lineup Connor Dewar — Sidney Crosby — Bryan RustKevin Hayes…

 

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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.