Jake Guentzel - Credit: James Guillory-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 29, Pittsburgh has compiled a 5-2 record in seven games on this date.
- 1989 - Game 7 Loss vs. Philadelphia Flyers (4-1)
- 1992 - Game 6 Win vs. Washington Capitals (6-4)
- 1998 - Game 4 Win vs. Montreal Canadiens (6-3)
- 2000 - Game 2 Win vs. Philadelphia Flyers (4-1)
- 2008 - Game 3 Win vs. New York Rangers (5-3)
- 2017 - Game 2 Win vs. Washington Capitals (6-2)
- 2018 - Game 2 Loss vs. Washington Capitals (4-1)
Notable Penguins Performances On This Day
April 29, 1992 - Mario Lemieux records five points (two goals and three assists) in a 6-4 win over the Capitals. It was his third career five-point playoff game and the final one of his Hall of Fame career.
Meanwhile, Kevin Stevens had two goals and two assists for four points for his second career four-point playoff game.
April 29, 2008 - In only his 12th career playoff game, Evgeni Malkin records two goals and an assist for his third-career three-point playoff game in a 5-3 win over the Rangers.
April 29, 2017 - Jake Guentzel tallies two goals and an assist for his second career three-point playoff game, achieving the feat for a second time in only his seventh postseason contest.