Evgeni Malkin - Credit: Greg Bartram-Imagn ImagesThe 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 28, Pittsburgh has compiled a 3-2 record in five games on this date.
- 1970 - Game 6 Loss vs. St. Louis Blues (5-0)
- 1996 - Game 6 Win vs. Washington Capitals (3-2)
- 2001 - Game 2 Win vs. Buffalo Sabres (3-1)
- 2014 - Game 6 Win vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (4-3)
- 2016 - Game 1 Loss vs. Washington Capitals (4-3 OT)
Notable Penguins Performances On This Day
April 28, 2014 - Evgeni Malkin records his second career playoff hat trick in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets. As of 2025, the future Hall of Famer has 15 career hat tricks, with this one being his last in the postseason.
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