The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the National Hockey League (NHL) and play in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. The Penguins were founded in 1967 as part of the NHL's first expansion and have a rich history of success in the league.
The Penguins are known for their distinctive black and gold team colors, and their team logo features a penguin. They play their home games at the PPG Paints Arena, located in downtown Pittsburgh.
The team has had several eras of success, most notably in the early 1990s when they were led by Hall of Fame players like Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr. During that time, the Penguins won two consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. The team later enjoyed further success in the 2000s, with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin leading the way. The Penguins won Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016, and 2017.
The Penguins have a passionate fan base and have been known for their high-scoring style of play. They have a rivalry with other teams in the Eastern Conference, particularly the Philadelphia Flyers, and their matchups are highly anticipated.