Jaromir Jagr - Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORKThe 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 reflect on how the Penguins performed on specific days leading up to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
Today, May 2, Pittsburgh has compiled a 2-5 record in seven games on this date.
- 1993 - Game 1 Loss vs. New York Islanders (3-2)
- 1999 - Game 6 Win vs. New Jersey Devils (3-2 OT)
- 2000 - Game 3 Loss vs. Philadelphia Flyers (4-3 OT)
- 2001 - Game 4 Loss vs. Buffalo Sabres (5-2)
- 2009 - Game 1 Loss vs. Washington Capitals (3-2)
- 2010 - Game 2 Loss vs. Montreal Canadiens (3-1)
- 2014 - Game 1 Loss vs. New York Rangers (3-2 OT)
- 2016 - Game 3 Win vs. Washington Capitals (3-2)
Notable Penguins Performances On This Day
May 2, 1999: Jaromir Jagr scores two goals, including his third career playoff overtime winner, to help Pittsburgh defeat the Devils 3-2. Interestingly, he scored one more in April 2000, finishing his legendary career with four playoff overtime goals.
May 2, 2000: Despite three points from Jagr, including his last two-goal playoff game in a Penguins sweater, the Flyers beat Pittsburgh 4-3 in overtime.
May 2, 2010: Craig Adams establishes a career-high for penalty minutes in a playoff game with 15 during a 3-1 loss to the Canadiens. However, two years later, he'd break his personal best with 17 in a contest against the Flyers.