The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. T
The Civic Arena's capacity was increased to meet NHL requirements for a franchise. The arena served as the Penguins' home arena from 1967 to 2010.
Michel Briere's number was taken out of circulation after his career-ending accident in 1970. It was later formally retired in 2001.
During the mid-1970s, Lowell MacDonald was paired with Syl Apps Jr. and Jean Pronovost, forming the "Century Line". MacDonald played with the Penguins from 1970 to 1978.
Mario Lemieux played for the Penguins in two stints (1984–1997, 2000–2006).
Evgeni Vladimirovich Malkin is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Nicknamed "Geno", Malkin began
Malkin with the Pittsburgh Penguins in April 2019
Malkin during the 2012 World Championships
Malkin smiling during a practice with the Penguins in September 2006.
Malkin, along with his parents (left), during the Penguins' victory parade for their 2009 Stanley Cup victory.