Pittsburgh Penguins Greatest Games

Apr 25, 1989

On April 25, 1989, the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the 1988-89 Patrick Division Finals. The game, played in Pittsburgh, was a pivotal moment in the series, with Mario Lemieux delivering a legendary performance despite suffering a neck injury and a mild knee sprain from collisions in Game 4, Lemieux played through the pain and tied two NHL playoff records and set a franchise record for points in a playoff game.

May 25, 1991

The Pittsburgh Penguins played the Minnesota North Stars in Game 6 of the 1991 Stanley Cup Final on May 25, 1991, at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, aiming to secure the Penguins' first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.

Jun 1, 1992

The Pittsburgh Penguins played the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of the 1992 Stanley Cup Final on June 1, 1992, at the Chicago Stadium, looking to complete a 4–0 series sweep to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup.

Apr 9, 1993

Mario Lemieux delivers an extraordinary performance which solidified his legacy as one of the game's greatest players. Lemieux's effort was particularly remarkable given that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma earlier that year and had reportedly felt unwell before the game.

Apr 13, 1991

The penguins make a comeback to force Game 7 powered by strong performances on route to their first Stanley Cup in Franchise history

Apr 24, 1996

Pittsburgh Penguins play the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of the 1996 NHL Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals, a game that extended into the fourth overtime period and lasted 79 minutes and 15 seconds, making it one of the longest playoff games in NHL history. The game began on April 24 but concluded at 2 a.m. on April 25, 1996

Dec 27, 2000

On December 27, 2000, the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game, played at the Mellon Arena, marked a significant moment in NHL history as it featured the highly anticipated return of Mario Lemieux to professional hockey after retiring in 1997.

May 10, 2001

A highly competitive series featuring three games decided in overtime is forced to 7 after a game winning OT goal in Game 6 from Martin Straka. Can the Penguins do it again in Game 7 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Oct 24, 2006

Evgeni Malkin scores a statement Goal showcasing the talents that would make him an NHL superstar

Dec 13, 2006

The Pittsburgh Penguins played rivals the Philadelphia Flyers led by a strong offensive performance, particularly from rookie Sidney Crosby. Crosby's performance propelled him to the NHL scoring lead at the time.

May 11, 1991

The Pens look to advance to their first Stanley Cup Final powered by strong performances.

May 26, 1992

the Penguins look to overcome deficits of 3–0 in the first period and 4–1 midway through the second period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals

Jan 1, 2008

Draped in their baby blues the Pittsburgh Penguins face the the Buffalo Sabres on New Years Day , 2008, at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. This game was the inaugural NHL Winter Classic, the league's first outdoor regular-season professional ice hockey game played in the United States and featured a magic moment from Penguins captain Sidney Crosby

Apr 25, 2009

The Penguins look to eliminate the rival Flyers in enemy territory with a dramatic comeback inspired by Max Talbot trying to "silence" the crowd.

Jun 12, 2009

The Pens look to right the wrongs of the previous years finals and defeat the veteran filled roster of the Detroit Red Wings to capture the Franchises' third Stanley Cup and first in the Crosby era. Max Talbot and Marc-Andre Fleury save their best for when it matters most

Apr 8, 2010

The final game at Mellon Arena