Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL's most star-driven franchises, home to some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen. Playing at PPG Paints Arena, the Penguins have built their identity around generational talent, from Mario Lemieux to Sidney Crosby, and a run of championship success that spans four decades. Black and gold hockey in Pittsburgh carries an expectation of excellence, backed by one of the most loyal fan bases in the league.

Founded in 1967, the Penguins struggled for their first two decades before Mario Lemieux's arrival transformed the franchise, leading back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992. Pittsburgh added a third championship in 2009 and then a modern dynasty run of consecutive titles in 2016 and 2017 behind Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and coach Mike Sullivan. The Crosby-Malkin era stands as one of the most successful and enduring core partnerships in modern NHL history.