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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: Jan 15
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The list of players who had big days on Jan. 15 reads like who’s who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a huge date for defensemen as well as some of the greatest to ever play in Chicago. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time through the years of National Hockey League history. Important Date for Trophy Namesakes Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, was born on Jan. 15, 1841, in London, England. He was appointed the sixth Governor-General of Canada in 1888 and held that position until 1893. His two sons became hockey players and…

Kraken Steal Win From Penguins With Late Comeback
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On Tuesday night, we saw the Seattle Kraken match up with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time this season. This was an interconference matchup, but a somewhat interesting one, considering both teams underperformed in the first half of the season and are looking to turn it around in the back half. Game Recap The Kraken scored on a Chandler Stephenson shot early in the first period. The goal came just over two minutes in, and the puck went right through Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry, who got a piece of Stephenson’s shot but let it squeak through, which led to…

Projected Lineups for Kraken vs Penguins – 1/14/25
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The Seattle Kraken take on the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (18-23-3) at PENGUINS (18-19-8) 7 p.m. ET; KHN, SN-PIT, KONG Kraken projected lineup Jaden Schwartz — Matty Beniers — Kaapo KakkoAndre Burakovsky — Chandler Stephenson — Oliver BjorkstrandJared McCann — Shane Wright — Eeli TolvanenTye Kartye — Mitchell Stephens — Brandon Tanev Vince Dunn — Adam LarssonJamie Oleksiak — Brandon MontourJoshua Mahura — Ryker Evans Joey DaccordPhilipp Grubauer Scratched: Gustav Olofsson, John Hayden Injured: Jordan Eberle (pelvis), Yanni Gourde (lower body) Status report: Daccord could play in a fourth straight game…

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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 5
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It is time for our daily look back and the big events in National Hockey League history. Jan. 5 has given us many memories, including some NHL firsts, major personal milestones, and brand-new all-time records. Let’s get the journey back through time started! A First Time for Everything The Montreal…

 

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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?

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