The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and are one of the most successful franchises in the NHL. The team was founded in 1967 as part of the NHL expansion and took its name from the igloo-like Mellon Arena, which served as their home until 2010. The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed five Stanley Cup titles in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, and 2017.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' fortunes changed in 1984 when they drafted Mario Lemieux, who became one of hockey's greatest players. Lemieux led the team to Stanley Cup wins in 1991 and 1992, along with Jaromir Jagr. Even after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1993, Lemieux returned in the 1995–96 season to lead the league in goals. He retired in 1997 but returned as the first player-owner in NHL history, retiring again in 2006. In 2005, the Penguins drafted Sidney Crosby, beginning a new era. Crosby and Evgeni Malkin pushed the team to the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals and won the Cup in 2009. They led the Penguins to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017, becoming the first team to do so since 1998.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preseason Schedule
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a tough start to their 2024 preseason, losing twice to the Buffalo Sabres. They were defeated 7-3 on September 21, 2024 and 3-2 on September 24, 2024. Next, they face the Detroit Red Wings on September 28, followed by a game against the Ottawa Senators on September 29 at Sudbury Community Arena. The Penguins will finish their preseason with games against Detroit and a home-and-home series with the Columbus Blue Jackets, playing in Pittsburgh on October 1 and 4, and in Columbus on October 3.
Here’s a table summarising the Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason schedule:
| Date | OPP | Result | Record |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Buffalo | L 7-3 | 0-1-0 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Buffalo | L 3-2 | 0-2-0 |
| Date | OPP | Time / TV | Venue |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Detroit | 7:00 pm | Little Caesars Arena |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Ottawa | 7:00 pm NHL | Sudbury Community Arena |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Detroit | 7:00 pm | PPG Paints Arena |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Columbus | 7:00 pm | Nationwide Arena |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Columbus | 7:00 pm | PPG Paints Arena |
FAQs on Pittsburgh Penguins
A. The Pittsburgh Penguins, established in 1967, joined the NHL in the same year.
A. The Pittsburgh Penguins have won the Stanley Cup five times: in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, and 2017.
A. The Pittsburgh Penguins compete in the Eastern Conference.
A. The Pittsburgh Penguins are part of the Metropolitan Division.
A. The home arena of the Pittsburgh Penguins is called PPG Paints Arena.
