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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.

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Sept. 19 was a good day for NHL debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. Also, the largest crowd to ever gather for an NHL game showed up in Florida for a preseason tilt. Finally, a pair of future Hall of Famers moved on to Toronto, and the Stanley Cup Final kicked off a few months late. Lindros Makes League Debut Although it took a year longer than most had expected, Eric Lindros took the…

Penguins 2025-26 Player Previews: Arturs Silovs
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have lacked a true number one goaltender they can consistently rely on since Marc-Andre Fleury left the organization after being selected in the 2017 Expansion Draft by the Vegas Golden Knights. The hope over the last few seasons has been that Tristan Jarry could be that netminder, but he has not been able to live up to the billing 100%. General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has worked to bring in a mix of veteran and young goaltenders into the organization since taking over the reins before the 2023-24 season. One of these goaltenders is newcomer Arturs Silovs….

What Crosby’s No Tanking Stance Means for the Penguins’ Future
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When the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Sidney Crosby talks, the hockey world listens. And his latest words are about as sharp and uncompromising as they come: he’s not playing hockey to tank. He’s not here to suffer through a season designed to chase lottery odds. And, although he was gracious in the interview, he was also clear. He sure isn’t going to dress it up in polite clichés about “rebuilding.” Related: NHL Rumors: Crosby Trade, Leafs & Dube, Blackhawks and Oilers PTOs This is Crosby we’re talking about. Three-time Stanley Cup champion. Two-time Hart Trophy winner. Face of the NHL for nearly…

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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.