The Pittsburgh Penguins just wrapped up their 57th season, missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season. Despite their recent lack of success, the franchise has appeared in the playoffs 37 times and won five championships.

Our newest series will take a look back at how the Penguins performed on specific days leading up to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

Today, April 24, Pittsburgh has compiled a 3-2 record in five games on this date.

• 1975: Game 6 Loss vs. New York Islanders (4-1)
• 1996: Game 4 Win vs. Washington Capitals (3-2 OT)
• 1999: Game 2 Win vs. New Jersey Devils (4-1)
• 2010: Game 6 Win vs. Ottawa Senators (4-3 OT)
• 2015: Game 5 Loss vs. New York Rangers (2-1 OT)

Notable Penguins Performances On This Day

April 24, 1996 - Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr ties a franchise record, held by Kevin Stevens (1992), with 12 shots on goal against the Capitals. He finished the night with a goal and an assist, setting up Petr Nedved’s game-winner at 19:15 of the fourth overtime.

Meanwhile, Sergei Zubov records his first of three two-assist playoff games in a Penguins sweater. All five goals in the 3-2 Pittsburgh win came on special teams, four power-play and one shorthanded (Jagr).

April 24, 2010 - Pascal Dupuis records his only playoff overtime winner, giving the Penguins a 4-3 overtime victory against the Senators, winning the series. Additionally, Matt Cooke scores two goals, the first time in six seasons, completing his only two-goal playoff contest in a Pittsburgh sweater.

Your Guide To Ex-Penguins In The 2025 NHL Playoffs The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> may not be participating in the Stanley Cup playoffs this season.