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On this Date in Penguins History

On this date in Penguins history: Pens make splash trade while hosting 2012 NHL Draft

The Penguins sent shockwaves across the NHL when they traded Jordan Staal for an additional first round pick.

On this date in Penguins history: Marc-Andre Fleury selected with first pick in 2003 NHL Draft

The Penguins traded up in the draft to get the first pick.

On this date in Penguins history: June 12th — a great day for hockey in Pittsburgh

Two of the Penguins’ five Stanley Cup wins have come on June 12.

On this date in Penguins history: Pens put Nashville on the brink with 6-0 win in SCF

The 6-0 blowout gave the Pens a pivotal win in Game 5 of the series.

On this date in Penguins history: Bryan Rust scores twice in Eastern Conference Final Game 7

Rust’s two goals sent the Pens to the 2016 Stanley Cup Final.

On this date in Penguins history: Chris Kunitz sends the Pens back to the Stanley Cup Final

Kunitz’s double-overtime goal kept the Penguins’ hopes of repeating as Stanley Cup champions alive.

On this date in Penguins history: Pens punch ticket to 2008 Stanley Cup Final with blowout win vs. Flyers

The Pens made their way to the Stanley Cup Final in 2008, losing only two games along the way through three rounds.

On this date in Penguins history: Canadiens eliminate Penguins in final game at the Igloo

It was the final game that would ever be played at the Mellon/Civic Arena.

On this date in Penguins history: Brooks Orpik’s overtime series winner against the Islanders

Orpik’s goal pushed the Penguins into the second round after two straight first-round exits.

On this date in Penguins history: Nick Bonino eliminates Caps in overtime in 2016

The overtime game at PPG Paints Arena was one of the most memorable in recent years.

On this date in Penguins history: Malkin’s overtime heroics give Pens 3-2 series lead over Capitals

It was the third straight win of the series for the Penguins.

On this date in Penguins history: Spicy pork and broccoli amid a marathon overtime playoff game

Louis Domingue was called into duty and became a cult hero of sorts overnight.

On this date in Penguins history: Sid silences Philadelphia crowd in series-clinching comeback

The Pens rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to send the Flyers home packing on this day in 2009.

On this date in Penguins history: Pascal Dupuis’ overtime goals caps Pens’ comeback win to clinch series

Pascal Dupuis punched the Pens’ ticket to the Eastern Conference Semfinals on this day in 2010.

On this date in Penguins history: a Stanley Cup Final smackdown

Five years ago today, the Pens routed Nashville and put them on the brink of elimination.

On this date in Penguins history: Becoming one win from glory

In 2016, Ian Cole and Eric Fehr were unlikely goal scorers during the Pens’ Cup run.

On this date in Penguins history: Petr Sykora called his shot

14 years ago today, Petr Sykora kept the Penguins’ chances alive in the 2008 Stanley Cup Final.

On this date in Penguins history: “Bonino, Bonino, Bonino”

Nick Bonino’s late goal was the game-winner for the Penguins in Game 1 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final.

On this date in Penguins history: Chris Kunitz’s 2OT magic

It’s been five years since Chris Kunitz played the role of hero of Penguins

On this date in Penguins history: Forcing a Game 7 in Tampa Bay

Six years ago today, the Penguins went to Tampa and sent the Eastern Conference Final back to Pittsburgh.

On this date in Penguins history: Malkin’s magnificent hat-trick

Malkin’s hat-trick helped propel the Pens towards the Stanley Cup Final.

On this date in Penguins history: Storming their way into the Cup Final

It’s been 14 years since the Pens punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in this era of Pittsburgh hockey.

On this date in Penguins history: Digging deep to beat the Islanders

Brooks Orpik came up big in Game 6 against the Islanders in 2013.

On this date in Penguins history: Bonino’s back-breaking goal in Game 6

The Penguins and Capitals matchup in 2016 was one of the most intense in recent memory.

On this date in Penguins history: Putting the Caps on the brink

It’s been 13 years since Pittsburgh and Washington first squared off in the postseason in this era of Penguins hockey.

On this date in Penguins history: Staying alive with an overtime win vs. the Caps

Kris Letang’s game winner in overtime of Game 3 vs. the Capitals in 2009 was a pivotal point in the series

On this date in Penguins history: An overtime win on Long Island

Chris Kunitz scored the game winner in overtime during Game 3 of the Pens/Islanders playoff series in 2013.

On this date in Penguins history: Pushing the Caps to the brink of elimination

Six years ago today, Patric Hornqvist broke a significant streak of overtime playoff losses for the Penguins.

On this date in Penguins history: Hanging on for a series win

In 2014 on today’s date, the Penguins sent the Blue Jackets home for the summer.

On this date in Penguins history: A run without Crosby and Malkin ends

The Pens fell in 7 games to Tampa Bay on this date in 2011.

On this date in Penguins history: Natural hat-trick sends Flyers packing

Jake Guentzel recorded a natural hat trick en route to an 8-5 win over the Flyers.

On this date in Penguins history: A 10 goal playoff performance

It was the 2nd time the team scored 10 goals in a playoff game.

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