2008–09 Pittsburgh Penguins season

NHL team season (won 3rd Stanley Cup) March 2026 March 2012 NHL 2008–09 2008 Pittsburgh Penguins Eastern 4th Atlantic 2nd 45–28–9 25–13–3 20–15–6 264 239 Ray Shero Michel Therrien (Oct.–Feb.) Dan Bylsma (Feb.–Jun.) Sidney Crosby Evgeni Malkin (Oct., Feb.–Jun.) Brooks Orpik (Oct., Feb.) Hal Gill (Nov.) Rob Scuderi (Nov.) Matt Cooke (Dec.) Jordan Staal (Dec.) Petr Sykora (Jan.) Ryan Whitney (Jan.) Sergei Gonchar (Feb.–Jun.) Mellon Arena 16,975102.6% capacityTotal: 695,997 https://www.espn.com/nhl/ NHL Attendance – 2009 April 14, 2009 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20090306090642/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/attendance March 6, 2009 live Evgeni Malkin (35) Evgeni Malkin (78) Evgeni Malkin (113) Rob Scuderi (+23) Eric Godard (171) Marc-Andre Fleury (35) John Curry (2.40) Yes Yes The 2008–09 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the 42nd season of Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). The regular season began with two games against the Ottawa Senators in Stockholm, Sweden on October 4 and October 5, 2008. On February 15, the team had a record of 27–25–5 and was five points out of playoff position. The organization fired head coach Michel Therrien and replaced him with Dan Bylsma, head coach of the organization's American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre.http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=538011 Shero's Firm and Honest Approach has Set the Tone for the Penguins' Organization - Pittsburgh Penguins - Features October 14, 2010 September 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100924132224/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=538011 dead On February 26, the team traded defenseman Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks in return for Chris Kunitz. Before the trade deadline on March 4, they acquired Bill Guerin from the New York Islanders.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=416957#&navid=nhl-search Guerin appreciative of fresh start with Pittsburgh - NHL.com - Fresh Starts October 14, 2010 April 10, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090410000722/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=416957#&navid=nhl-search dead Under Bylsma, the team went 18–3–4, including 10–1–2 in March, and lost only one home game. The Penguins qualified for the playoffs for the third consecutive season. They did not repeat as champions of the Atlantic Division, but earned the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with 99 points. They began the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 15 against the Philadelphia Flyers. They beat the Flyers, Washington Capitals, and Carolina Hurricanes to earn a second-straight berth in the Stanley Cup Final. In the Finals, the Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings in seven games in a rematch of the previous season's Stanley Cup Final to win the franchise's third league title. To date, this is the only Stanley Cup the Penguins have won without having home-ice advantage. They became the first team since the 1983-84 Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup after losing it the previous year. 2 Pre-season Due to their appearance in the 2008 Stanley Cup Final, the Penguins had less than three weeks before free agency began to settle numerous contract decisions. The Penguins added nine free agents and lost ten to other teams. Head Coach Michel Therrien also signed a new three-year contract that replaced the last year of his existing contract, with an increase in salary. The new contract was projected to keep him with the Penguins through the 2010–11 season.Anderson Shelley Penguins re-sign Therrien https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2008/07/19/Penguins-re-sign-Therrien/stories/200807190127 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 19, 2008 July 22, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080722234951/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08201/898117-61.stm July 22, 2008 live The Penguins renewed 99% of their season ticket sales from the 2007–08 season; having sold out 67 consecutive games at Mellon Arena dating back to the 2006–07 season.Pens Renew 99% Of Season Tickets http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496091 PittsburghPenguins.com July 17, 2008 July 17, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180625/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496091 dead In July, ESPN named Pittsburgh the top team in the Eastern Conference, https://www.espn.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=burnside_scott&id=3504426 Why wait until September? Here are our Summer Power Rankings July 29, 2008 Scott Burnside Scott Burnside NHL ESPN July 25, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080729065503/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=burnside_scott&id=3504426 July 29, 2008 live and Sporting News predicted the team would finish in the league's fifth overall position. Craig Custance Power Poll: Gotta go Red Wings for preseason No. 1 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=powerpollgottagoredwings&prov=tsn&type=lgns Yahoo! Sports October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081006141138/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=powerpollgottagoredwings&prov=tsn&type=lgns October 6, 2008 dead The team commenced training camp on September 16, 2008, in Pittsburgh. Bob Smizik Penguins' bar rises http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08261/912707-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 17, 2008 September 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080919114122/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08261/912707-61.stm September 19, 2008 dead Dave Molinari Penguins' camp will end as quickly as it begins http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08260/912465-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 16, 2008 September 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080918232715/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08260/912465-61.stm September 18, 2008 dead They played five pre-season games in preparation for the season, finishing with a 4–0–1 record. Crosby, Pens Top Jokerit, 4–1 http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?bcid=384497 PittsburghPenguins.com October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180644/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?bcid=384497 March 24, 2012 dead mdy-all The team concluded its preparation for the season with practices in Stockholm. Shelly Anderson Training camp takes on Swedish flavor http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08273/915944-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 29, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081002044047/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08273/915944-61.stm October 2, 2008 dead Defensemen Sergei Gonchar was injured in the pre-season opener and originally anticipated to miss "four to six months." He appeared for the first time on February 14, 2009. Penguins confirm Gonchar will miss 4 to 6 months https://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2008/09/30/Penguins-confirm-Gonchar-will-miss-4-to-6-months/stories/200809300227 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081003040841/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08274/916220-61.stm October 3, 2008 live Sergei Gonchar to Undergo Surgery; Sidelined Four to Six Months https://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2008/09/30/Penguins-confirm-Gonchar-will-miss-4-to-6-months/stories/200809300227 PittsburghPenguins.com September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081003040841/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08274/916220-61.stm October 3, 2008 live With Gonchar out of the lineup and previous season's two other alternate captains Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts departed, the Penguins began the season with no returning alternate captains in the lineup. Therrien selected two alternate captains each month; Evgeni Malkin and Brooks Orpik served the role throughout the opening month. Shelly Anderson Penguins Orpik, Malkin are named alternate captains http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08276/916883-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008 October 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081005032935/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08276/916883-100.stm dead y background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:#CFC493 5px solid; border-top:#2D2926 5px solid; 2008–09 Preseason Game Log: 4–0–1 (Home: 1–0–1; Road: 3–0–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Recap |- style="background:#ffc;" | 1 || September 20 || Tampa Bay ||5–4||Pittsburgh||SO||Fleury||16,287||0–0–1|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2 || September 22 || Pittsburgh ||3–2||Tampa Bay||||Curry||14,707||1–0–1|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 || September 24 || Toronto||2–3||Pittsburgh||||Sabourin||15,731||2–0–1|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 || September 26 || Pittsburgh ||5–4||Toronto||||Fleury||18,884||3–0–1||https://archive.today/20210819072347/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/crosby-back-with-a-bang-as-pens-outgun-leafs-1.740652 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 5 || October 2 || Pittsburgh ||4–1||Jokerit (SML)||||Fleury||13,464||4–0–1|| |- |- | Legend:      #cfc darkgray = Win      #fcf darkgray = Loss      #ffc darkgray = OT/SO Loss Regular season October "It's a long season... We're going to get better." —Michel Therrien, after the Penguins games in Sweden. Pens Head Home From Europe http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496216 PittsburghPenguins.com 6 October 2008 7 October 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180654/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496216 dead 25em right On September 27, the Penguins embarked on a trip for Sweden where they opened the season against the Ottawa Senators, at the Stockholm Globe Arena. Penguins to Take 25 Players on Sweden Trip Today http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496178 PittsburghPenguins.com September 27, 2008 September 27, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180718/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496178 dead The Penguins were one of four teams to participate in NHL Premiere which began the season with games in Prague, Czech Republic and Stockholm, Sweden. Mike G. Morreale NHL Premiere kicks off 08-09 campaign http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=381303 Season Preview NHL.com October 3, 2008 October 4, 2008 January 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100109110422/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=381303 dead Pittsburgh won the opening game of the season in overtime, getting two goals from Tyler Kennedy, including the game-winner. The game was broadcast on Mellon Arena's JumboTron where 2,300 spectators watched the game. Sam Kasan Pens Fans Enjoy Watch Party http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496213 PittsburghPenguins.com October 4, 2008 October 4, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180738/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496213 dead The team returned to Pittsburgh after ten days in Europe and a 1–1–0 record. The Penguins hosted the Trib Total Media Faceoff Festival 2008 prior to their first four home games, allowing fans to watch the games on 9-by-12 foot LED screen outside of Mellon Arena. Rob Rossi Outdoor fun awaits Penguins fans http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_592765.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review October 11, 2008 October 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081012044316/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_592765.html October 12, 2008 dead mdy-all On October 18, Sidney Crosby scored one goal in addition to three assists to surpass benchmarks of 100 goals, 200 assists, and 300 total points for his career.AP Crosby scores 100th NHL goal, adds 200th assist https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008101816&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports October 18, 2008 October 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081023224928/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008101816&prov=ap October 23, 2008 live In the same game, Evgeni Malkin assisted on four goals, giving him 200 total career points. Rob Rossi Crosby, Malkin shine in Pens' 4–1 victory http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_594069.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review October 18, 2008 October 19, 2008 https://archive.today/20130131093055/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_594069.html?source=rss&feed=12 January 31, 2013 dead mdy-all Gene Cherry Ed Osmond Crosby collects 100th career goal, 300th point in Pens win https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE49I0E020081019?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews Reuters October 19, 2008 October 19, 2008 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065001/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE49I0E020081019?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews live The Penguins received continued fan support from their previous season. In addition to extending a home sellout streak to 72 games on October 23, the Penguins ranked 113% above the national average for male television viewers aged 18 to 34. Rob Rossi 'Igloo' chills Penguins' opponents http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_594982.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review October 24, 2008 October 24, 2008 https://archive.today/20130111095548/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_594982.html?source=rss&feed=12 January 11, 2013 dead mdy-all The franchise ranked as the 18th most valuable in the league at US$195 million, marking a 26% increase from the past season. According to Forbes, the franchise's revenue would likely put the Penguins into the top ten after their new arena, Consol Energy Center, opened in 2010. Rob Rossi Forbes rates Pens 18th most valuable NHL team http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_595862.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review October 30, 2008 October 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090519004205/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_595862.html?source=rss&feed=12 May 19, 2009 dead mdy-all The Penguins finished October with a 3–1–1 record in Pittsburgh and concluded the month with three consecutive road losses. November thumb|right|250px|Mike Zigomanis led the NHL in face-off winning percentage through 20 games. The Penguins won their first six games in November before losing in a shootout on November 18.AP Penguins' six-game winning streak ends with shootout loss http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=281118016 ESPN November 18, 2008 November 29, 2008 October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025092728/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=281118016 dead Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill were selected by Therrien to be November's alternate captains, taking over for Brooks Orpik and Malkin who served in October. Shelly Anderson Penguins Notebook: Therrien 'knights' this month's alternate captains http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08307/924766-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 2, 2008 November 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208173634/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08307/924766-61.stm December 8, 2008 dead On November 11, the Penguins returned to Detroit for the first time since the 2008 Stanley Cup Final. Larry Lage Hossa loses to former teammates in Cup rematch https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008111105&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports November 11, 2008 November 12, 2008 May 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522212027/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008111105&prov=ap live The third goal of Jordan Staal's second career hat-trick came with 22.8 seconds remaining in regulation, sending the game into overtime where the Penguins achieved a 7–6 victory. Dave Molinari Penguins rally to defeat Red Wings in OT, 7–6 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08316/927143-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 11, 2008 November 12, 2008 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065029/https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/08316/927143-100.stm dead Malkin's 13-game point streak ended on November 18, during the streak he scored 27 points.http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap/_/id/281118016/minnesota-wild-vs-pittsburgh-penguins Minnesota Wild vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Recap ESPN November 18, 2008 December 9, 2010 November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106024608/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap/_/id/281118016/minnesota-wild-vs-pittsburgh-penguins dead Through November 19, the Penguins led the league in overtime games with nine of 18 games taking extra time to decide. Associated Press Overtime a normal shift for Penguins http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=393325 NHL.com November 19, 2008 November 20, 2008 May 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110521194629/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=393325 dead Through the first 20 games of the season, Mike Zigomanis led the league in faceoff percentage and Alex Goligoski led rookie defensemen in points. Shelly Anderson Penguins Notebook: Fleury still struggling with undisclosed ailment https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2008/11/25/Penguins-Notebook-Fleury-still-struggling-with-undisclosed-ailment/stories/200811250139 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 25, 2008 March 8, 2015 April 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150408011902/http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2008/11/25/Penguins-Notebook-Fleury-still-struggling-with-undisclosed-ailment/stories/200811250139 live After an injury to Marc-Andre Fleury, Dany Sabourin and rookie John Curry split goaltending duties in his multi-game absence in which the team was 5–6–2. Ira Podell Malkin, Crosby rally Penguins in big 3rd period https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008112612&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports November 26, 2008 November 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081202022313/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008112612&prov=ap December 2, 2008 live Associated Press Malkin leads Penguins past Thrashers https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008121828&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports December 18, 2008 December 19, 2008 May 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522221921/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008121828&prov=ap live On November 26, Malkin scored three goals for his third career hat-trick,http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08332/931233-61.stm Malkin, Crosby deflate Islanders Dave Molinari Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 27, 2008 December 9, 2010 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065004/https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/08332/931233-61.stm dead three days later Sidney Crosby also achieved a hat trick—the second of his career. Sam Kasan A Tip of the Hat for Crosby http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496400 PittsburghPenguins.com November 29, 2008 November 30, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180741/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496400 dead After the team's final game of the month, Malkin and Crosby ranked first and second in league scoring with 39 and 34 points respectively. Sam Kasan Aftermath: Penguins 4, Devils 1 http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496398 Game Notes PittsburghPenguins.com November 29, 2008 November 30, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180744/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496398 dead Malkin also ranked first in the league with 29 assists, and was named the NHL's second Star of the Month. AO, Malkin and MacDonald top stars of November http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=395469 NHL.com December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008 May 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110521200409/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=395469 dead December right|thumb|Kristopher Letang prior to a game Therrien named Jordan Staal and Matt Cooke December's alternate captains. "I think it's important for our young group to try to extend the leadership group," the coach said of the decision.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08338/932309-61.stm Penguins Notebook: Staal, Cooke tabbed alternate captains for Dec. December 3, 2008 Shelly Anderson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 9, 2010 December 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081206043729/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08338/932309-61.stm dead A survey by Turnkey Sports & Entertainment released on December 2 that surveyed fans of all 122 NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB teams ranked the Penguins eighth. The survey consisted of 21 categories such as entertainment value, commitment to winning, ticket value and likeability of the players and owners. Ranked 20th in the same poll in 2007, the Penguins were the second-ranked NHL team, behind the Detroit Red Wings.Sports power brokers: How teams rank in the Turnkey Team Brand Index http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/60749 Sports Business Journal December 2, 2008 December 2, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081203173138/http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/60749 December 3, 2008 live The Penguins began the month with seven games in eleven days in which they were 2–4–1. Shelly Anderson A good mixture of rest, work http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08353/935937-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 18, 2008 December 19, 2008 February 8, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090208021922/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08353/935937-61.stm dead As of December 10, Crosby and Malkin continued to lead the league in points as well as leading voting for the All-Star Game in Montreal.Crosby, Malkin Rank 1–2 in Eastern Conference all-star voting Dave Molinari http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08345/934172-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 10, 2008 December 9, 2010 December 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081215172446/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08345/934172-100.stm dead On December 11, after losing three consecutive games, Petr Sykora and Pascal Dupuis each scored their first career hat-tricks in a 9–2 victory over the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh. It was the seventh time in the Penguins' history that two players scored a hat-trick in the same game, the first since 1993.Alan Robinson Pens beat Islanders 9–2 as Sykora finally scores 3 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008121116&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports December 12, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081214120653/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008121116&prov=ap December 14, 2008 live On December 21, Sidney Crosby surpassed the record for most All-Star Game votes at 1,020,736, set by Jaromir Jagr, then with the Penguins, in 2000. Crosby broke the record with 13 days remaining in voting.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=399452 Crosby tops Jagr's vote record in All-Star fan balloting NHL.com December 21, 2008 December 22, 2008 March 10, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100310035733/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=399452 dead Defenceman Ryan Whitney made his first appearance of the season on December 23, after missing 33 games with a foot injury.Mike Prisuta Whitney returns to the lineup http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_604280.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review December 23, 2008 December 26, 2008 https://archive.today/20130131083344/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_604280.html?source=rss&feed=12 January 31, 2013 dead mdy-all On December 26, Marc-Andre Fleury made 37 saves in Pittsburgh's first shutout of the season, defeating the New Jersey Devils, 1–0.Associated Press Fleury stops 37 shots, Pens beat Devils 1–0 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008122611&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports December 26, 2008 December 26, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081227200652/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008122611&prov=ap December 27, 2008 live After concluding the month with a 5–8–1 record, the team held a players-only meeting on December 30. "The attitude is a little off right now," said Brooks Orpik, "It's easy to be a good team when you're winning games. When you're going through rough batches like this, it's what tests guys' character." Rob Rossi Penguins' loss leads to players-only meeting http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_605108.html?source=rss&feed=3 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review December 31, 2008 January 2, 2009 https://archive.today/20120907032409/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_605108.html?source=rss&feed=3 September 7, 2012 dead mdy-all January The Penguins began 2009 with three consecutive losses, extending their losing streak to five games—the most consecutive since 2006. Gene Cherry Peter Rutherford Rangers' Lundqvist shuts out slumping Penguins https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5050K520090106 Reuters January 5, 2009 January 6, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065004/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5050K520090106 live During the streak, the Penguins fell from second to ninth place in the Eastern Conference and failed to score on 32 consecutive power plays. Dave Molinari Penguins master the art of not scoring http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09006/939848-13.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 6, 2009 January 6, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065007/https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/09006/939848-13.stm dead Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin led all players in voting for the 2009 All-Star Game. Gene Cherry Peter Rutherford Canadiens dominate East's All-Star starting lineup https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE50306820090104 Reuters January 3, 2009 January 4, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065005/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE50306820090104 live However, Crosby did not play due to a knee injury. The top vote-getter for the second year in a row, Crosby also missed the 2008 All-Star Game.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=405848 St. Louis replaces ailing Crosby for Eastern All-Stars Shawn P. Roarke NHL.com January 22, 2009 January 22, 2009 January 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090130003119/http://nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=405848 dead On January 8, the team announced that they had agreed to a four-year contract extension with Jordan Staal worth $16 million. Staal's rookie contract was set to expire at the end of the season. He was the Penguins first round pick, second overall in 2006.Shelly Anderson http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09008/940438-100.stm Penguins sign Jordan Staal January 8, 2009 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 8, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090122104003/http://post-gazette.com/pg/09008/940438-100.stm January 22, 2009 dead The team suffered from injuries, culminating in January where at one point they had eight starters injured. Mike Zigomanis had been inactive since December 3 and Ruslan Fedotenko was ruled out for four to six weeks after breaking his hand on January 6. Sergei Gonchar practiced with the team for the first time on January 16 after suffering a separated shoulder during the pre-season. By that time, the Penguins had lost 173 man-games due to injury, after losing 239 in the entire 2007–08 season.Rob Rossi http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_607506.html?source=rss&feed=8 Crosby, other Penguins won't be playing tonight Pittsburgh Tribune-Review January 16, 2009 January 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090121111205/http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_607506.html?source=rss&feed=8 January 21, 2009 dead mdy-all With a 3–0 victory over the New York Rangers on January 18, the Penguins won a second consecutive game for the first time since November 15. However, the team was unable to capitalize and lost their last game before the All-Star break to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins entered the break with a 23–21–4 record. The team's 50 points put them in tenth place in the Eastern Conference, two spots out of the playoffs.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_608108.html Pens fail to win third straight Rob Rossi Pittsburgh Tribune-Review January 21, 2009 January 21, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090122224752/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_608108.html January 22, 2009 dead mdy-all February thumb|right|200px|Michel Therrien, who was in his fourth season with the Penguins, was fired on February 15, 2009. thumb|right|200px|Dan Bylsma was promoted from the Penguins' AHL affiliate to replace Therrien. On February 14, Sergei Gonchar made his season debut and Ruslan Fedotenko returned to the line-up after missing over a month due to a hand injury.Associated Press Penguins' Boucher out indefinitely https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3907535 ESPN February 14, 2009 February 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090218214711/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3907535 February 18, 2009 live On February 15—with the Penguins five points out of the playoffs Rob Rossi Penguins rally for point in loss http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_615886.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review March 13, 2009 March 13, 2009 https://archive.today/20130201125202/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_615886.html?source=rss&feed=12 February 1, 2013 dead mdy-all—Therrien was replaced by Dan Bylsma, the coach of the Penguins' AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, on an interim basis.Dave Molinari Therrien fired, Blysma in as Penguins' interim head coach http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09046/949415-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 15, 2009 February 15, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090217233702/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09046/949415-100.stm February 17, 2009 dead Tom Fitzgerald was promoted from Director of Player Development to assistant coach for forwards, while Mike Yeo, already with the team, became assistant for the defensemen. Assistant Andre Savard was reassigned within the organization.Dave Molinari Bylsma named coach as Pens fire Therrien https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2009/02/16/Bylsma-named-coach-as-Pens-fire-Therrien/stories/200902160123 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 16, 2009 February 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090219170258/http://post-gazette.com/pg/09047/949493-61.stm February 19, 2009 live On February 21, Crosby recorded his 250th career assist in a 2-goal, 2-assist victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.Dan Gelston Crosby's 2 goals lead Pens past Flyers https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=ApmfKFL6ZHT.YLCSjiJsH0x7vLYF?gid=2009022115 Yahoo! Sports February 21, 2009 February 22, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065010/https://www.yahoo.com/?err=404&err_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fnhl%2Frecap%3B_ylt%3DApmfKFL6ZHT.YLCSjiJsH0x7vLYF%3Fgid%3D2009022115 live On February 25, Fleury recorded his third shutout of the season, as the Penguins defeated the Islanders 1–0; the team remained two points out of the playoffs after the win.Dave Molinari Penguins win, 1–0, pick up two key points http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09057/951846-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090226213121/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09057/951846-61.stm February 26, 2009 dead The day after the shutout, Ryan Whitney was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for Chris Kunitz and signing rights to prospect Eric Tangradi.Pens trade defenseman Ryan Whitney to Anaheim http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_613565.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090228082005/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_613565.html February 28, 2009 dead mdy-all In his first game after being traded to Pittsburgh, Kunitz recorded a goal and an assist as the Penguins defeated the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime.Shelly Anderson Penguins' Malkin nets overtime winner against Chicago http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09059/952389-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 28, 2009 February 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090303220651/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09059/952389-61.stm March 3, 2009 dead March The Penguins began March with five of six games on the road, before a homestand of eight consecutive games. Upon the Penguins' win on March 1, the team moved into eighth place in the Eastern Conference with 70 points. Shelly Anderson Penguins stay alive with win over Stars, 4–1 https://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2009/03/01/Penguins-stay-alive-with-win-over-Stars-4-1/stories/200903010164 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette March 1, 2009 March 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090306062322/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09060/952539-100.stm March 6, 2009 live The NHL trade deadline was on March 4. On March 3, the Penguins placed Miroslav Satan on waivers to clear roster space for a trade. Before the deadline, the Penguins acquired New York Islanders' captain Bill Guerin in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2009 draft. The Penguins also exchanged minor league defensemen, sending Danny Richmond to the St. Louis Blues organization for Andy Wozniewski. They also claimed winger Craig Adams off waivers from the Chicago Blackhawks. Dan Bylsma surpassed Herb Brooks' record for the best record in his first ten games as a Penguins' coach. Howard Fendrich Crosby lifts Pens over Ovechkin's Caps in shootout https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009030823&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports March 8, 2009 March 9, 2009 October 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020225241/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009030823&prov=ap live The team went a franchise-first 5–0–0 on a road trip at the beginning of March. Dave Molinari Penguins come home with 5–0 record on the road http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09067/954146-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette March 8, 2009 March 9, 2009 March 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090312003905/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09067/954146-100.stm dead On March 15, the Penguins soldout their 100th consecutive game at the Mellon Arena. Rob Rossi Penguins' home sellout streak hits 100 http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_616236.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review March 16, 2009 March 16, 2009 https://archive.today/20120906221443/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_616236.html?source=rss&feed=12 September 6, 2012 dead mdy-all Evgeni Malkin recorded his 100th point of the season while tying a career-high five point game against the Atlanta Thrashers on March 17. Malkin surpasses 100 in Pens' win over Thrashers https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009031716&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports March 17, 2009 March 17, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090324064636/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009031716&prov=ap March 24, 2009 live On March 20, Vince Lascheid, Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates organist of 33 years, died. Vice President of Communications Tom McMillan said, "[Lascheid] probably is the only organist in the history of professional sports to be inducted into a team Hall of Fame." Pens Hall of Famer Vince Lascheid Passes Away http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496813 PittsburghPenguins.com March 20, 2009 March 22, 2009 March 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309231945/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496813 dead The Penguins concluded March with eight consecutive games at the Mellon Arena—their longest homestand of the season. Lafferty Tricia Pens hope to make most of home-ice advantage http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_616029.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review March 14, 2009 March 14, 2009 https://archive.today/20120908210618/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_616029.html?source=rss&feed=12 September 8, 2012 dead mdy-all April and season results right|thumb|Graph of the Penguins point total Pittsburgh finished their homestand with a 6–1–1 record, moving into fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Jahmal Corner Ian Ransom Penguins rout Devils to move to fourth in East https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5310QM20090402?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews&sp=true Reuters April 2, 2009 April 2, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065104/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5310QM20090402?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews&sp=true live The final game of the homestand was the most watched game of the season on FSN Pittsburgh, the Penguins regional television network. FSN Pittsburgh was the most-watched regional Fox network in the NHL for the second consecutive season. Record Ratings for Penguins' Regular Season on FSN http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496908 PittsburghPenguins.com April 16, 2009 April 16, 2009 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180748/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496908 dead On April 7, Sidney Crosby scored his 100th point of the season, Evgeni Malkin acquired his 300th career point and Petr Sykora scored his 300th career goal, while the Penguins qualified for the post-season for the third consecutive season with a 6–4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Associated Press Crosby scores twice, Penguins secure playoff spot https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009040720&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports April 7, 2009 April 8, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021022656/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009040720&prov=ap live Tickets for Pittsburgh's first two opening round playoff games sold out within a few hours of going on sale. Rob Rossi No Pens playoff tickets left http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_619674.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review April 8, 2009 April 9, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090410060750/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_619674.html April 10, 2009 dead mdy-all The team collected over $100,000 for the families of three Pittsburgh Police officers who were killed days before the game. Penguins' Collection Raises More Than $100,000 For Pittsburgh Fallen Heroes Fund http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496889 PittsburghPenguins.com April 9, 2009 April 10, 2009 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180807/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496889 dead The Penguins finished their regular season on April 12 with a win over the Montreal Canadiens. Associated Press Pens score 2 SH goals in 3rd, top Canadiens 3–1 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009041110&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports April 12, 2009 April 12, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021022920/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009041110&prov=ap live Through his first 25 games as Penguins' coach, Dan Blysma's 18–3–4 record amounted to 40 points—the second-most of any coach in NHL history through their first 25 games. Joe Starkey The book on Penguins coach Bylsma http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_620304.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review April 12, 2009 April 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413111550/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_620304.html April 13, 2009 dead mdy-all The Penguins finished with a 45–28–9 record, for 99 points; fourth place in the Eastern Conference and second place in the Atlantic Division. 2008–09 NHL Conference Standings http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?season=20082009&type=CON NHL.com April 12, 2009 April 19, 2013 June 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130619213419/http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?season=20082009&type=con dead Evgeni Malkin won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer with 113 points. Malkin followed Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Crosby to become the fourth different Penguin to win the award. The award was the 13th overall for the Penguins since 1988. Associated Press Malkin wins race for Art Ross Trophy https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=nhl&id=4061912 ESPN April 11, 2009 December 6, 2010 November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106022656/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nhl&id=4061912 live Game log background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 5px solid; 2008–2009 Schedule y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; October: 5–4–2 (Home: 3–2–1; Road: 2–2–1), 12 Points # Oct Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points |- style="background:#cfc;" | 1 || 4 || 2:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–3 OT || Ottawa Senators || Ericsson Globe @ Stockholm, SWE (13,699) || 1–0–0 || 2 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 2 || 5 || 2:30 PM || Ottawa Senators || 3–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Ericsson Globe @ Stockholm, SWE (13,699) || 1–1–0 || 2 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 3 || 11 || 7:30 PM || New Jersey Devils || 2–1 OT || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 1–1–1 || 3 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 || 14 || 7:30 PM || Philadelphia Flyers || 2–3 OT || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,965) || 2–1–1 || 5 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 5 || 16 || 7:30 PM || Washington Capitals || 4–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,030) || 2–2–1 || 5 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 6 || 18 || 7:00 PM || Toronto Maple Leafs || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,033) || 3–2–1 || 7 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 7 || 20 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 SO || Boston Bruins || TD Garden (17,565) || 4–2–1 || 9 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 8 || 23 || 7:30 PM || Carolina Hurricanes || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 5–2–1 || 11 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 9 || 25 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 SO || New York Rangers || Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,200) || 5–2–2 || 12 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 10 || 28 || 10:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–2 || San Jose Sharks || SAP Center at San Jose (17,496) || 5–3–2 || 12 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 11 || 30 || 10:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–4 || Phoenix Coyotes || Gila River Arena (15,178) || 5–4–2 || 12 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; November: 9–2–1 (Home: 4–1–1; Road: 5–1–0), 19 Points # Nov Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points |- style="background:#cfc;" | 12 || 1 || 8:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–3 || St. Louis Blues || Scottrade Center (19,150) || 6–4–2 || 14 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 13 || 6 || 7:00 PM || Edmonton Oilers || 4–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,971) || 7–4–2 || 16 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 14 || 8 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–3 SO || New York Islanders || Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (14,303) || 8–4–2 || 18 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 15 || 11 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 7–6 OT || Detroit Red Wings || Joe Louis Arena (20,066) || 9–4–2 || 20 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 16 || 13 || 7:30 PM || Philadelphia Flyers || 4–5 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 10–4–2 || 22 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 17 || 15 || 7:30 PM || Buffalo Sabres || 2–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 11–4–2 || 24 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 18 || 18 || 7:00 PM || Minnesota Wild || 2–1 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,971) || 11–4–3 || 25 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 19 || 20 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–2 || Atlanta Thrashers || Philips Arena (13,391) || 12–4–3 || 27 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 20 || 22 || 2:00 PM || Vancouver Canucks || 3–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,040) || 12–5–3 || 27 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 21 || 26 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–3 || New York Islanders || Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (14,871) || 13–5–3 || 29 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 22 || 28 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–4 || Buffalo Sabres || First Niagara Center (18,690) || 13–6–3 || 29 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 23 || 29 || 7:30 PM || New Jersey Devils || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 14–6–3 || 31 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; December: 5–8–1 (Home: 1–5–0; Road: 4–3–1), 11 Points # Dec Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points |- style="background:#ffc;" | 24 || 3 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 SO || New York Rangers || Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,200) || 14–6–4 || 32 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 25 || 4 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–2 || Carolina Hurricanes || PNC Arena (14,559) || 15–6–4 || 34 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 26 || 6 || 2:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 || Ottawa Senators || Canadian Tire Centre (19,561) || 15–7–4 || 34 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 27 || 8 || 7:30 PM || Buffalo Sabres || 4–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,976) || 15–8–4 || 34 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 28 || 10 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–4 || New Jersey Devils || Prudential Center (16,808) || 15–9–4 || 34 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 29 || 11 || 7:30 PM || New York Islanders || 2–9 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,972) || 16–9–4 || 36 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 30 || 13 || 1:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–6 || Philadelphia Flyers || Wells Fargo Center (19,811) || 16–10–4 || 36 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 31 || 18 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–3 || Atlanta Thrashers || Philips Arena (15,124) || 17–10–4 || 38 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 32 || 20 || 7:00 PM || Toronto Maple Leafs || 7–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,053) || 17–11–4 || 38 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 33 || 22 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–3 OT || Buffalo Sabres || First Niagara Center (18,690) || 18–11–4 || 40 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 34 || 23 || 7:30 PM || Tampa Bay Lightning || 2–0 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,064) || 18–12–4 || 40 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 35 || 26 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–0 || New Jersey Devils || Prudential Center (16,921) || 19–12–4 || 42 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 36 || 27 || 7:00 PM || Montreal Canadiens || 3–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 19–13–4 || 42 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 37 || 30 || 7:30 PM || Boston Bruins || 5–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 19–14–4 || 42 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; January: 5–8–1 (Home: 4–3–0; Road: 1–5–1), 11 Points # Jan Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points |- style="background:#fcf;" | 38 || 1 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || Boston Bruins || TD Garden (17,565) || 19–15–4 || 42 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 39 || 3 || 1:00 PM || Florida Panthers || 6–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,042) || 19–16–4 || 42 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 40 || 5 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 0–4 || New York Rangers || Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,200) || 19–17–4 || 42 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 41 || 6 || 7:30 PM || Atlanta Thrashers || 1–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,975) || 20–17–4 || 44 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 42 || 8 || 8:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–5 || Nashville Predators || Bridgestone Arena (14,297) || 20–18–4 || 44 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 43 || 10 || 3:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–5 || Colorado Avalanche || Pepsi Center (17,908) || 20–19–4 || 44 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 44 || 13 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–2 || Philadelphia Flyers || Wells Fargo Center (19,872) || 21–19–4 || 46 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 45 || 14 || 7:30 PM || Washington Capitals || 6–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,975) || 21–20–4 || 46 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 46 || 16 || 7:30 PM || Anaheim Ducks || 1–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,005) || 22–20–4 || 48 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 47 || 18 || 12:30 PM || New York Rangers || 0–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,024) || 23–20–4 || 50 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 48 || 20 || 7:30 PM || Carolina Hurricanes || 2–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,972) || 23–21–4 || 50 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 49 || 28 || 7:30 PM || New York Rangers || 2–6 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,965) || 24–21–4 || 52 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 50 || 30 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–4 OT || New Jersey Devils || Prudential Center (17,625) || 24–21–5 || 53 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 51 || 31 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–5 || Toronto Maple Leafs || Air Canada Centre (19,570) || 24–22–5 || 53 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; February: 7–4–1 (Home: 5–1–0; Road: 2–3–1), 15 Points # Feb Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points |- style="background:#fcf;" | 52 || 3 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || Montreal Canadiens || Bell Centre (21,273) || 24–23–5 || 53 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 53 || 4 || 7:30 PM || Tampa Bay Lightning || 3–4 OT || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,977) || 25–23–5 || 55 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 54 || 6 || 7:30 PM || Columbus Blue Jackets || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,050) || 26–23–5 || 57 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 55 || 8 || 12:30 PM || Detroit Red Wings || 3–0 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 26–24–5 || 57 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 56 || 11 || 7:30 PM || San Jose Sharks || 1–2 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,034) || 27–24–5 || 59 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 57 || 14 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–6 || Toronto Maple Leafs || Air Canada Centre (19,365) || 27–25–5 || 59 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 58 || 16 || 2:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 SO || New York Islanders || Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (16,234) || 27–25–6 || 60 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 59 || 19 || 7:00 PM || Montreal Canadiens || 4–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,968) || 28–25–6 || 62 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 60 || 21 || 1:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–4 || Philadelphia Flyers || Wells Fargo Center (19,992) || 29–25–6 || 64 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 61 || 22 || 12:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–5 || Washington Capitals || Verizon Center (18,277) || 29–26–6 || 64 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 62 || 25 || 7:30 PM || New York Islanders || 0–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,975) || 30–26–6 || 66 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 63 || 27 || 8:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–4 OT || Chicago Blackhawks || United Center (22,689) || 31–26–6 || 68 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; March: 10–1–2 (Home: 6–1–1; Road: 4–0–1), 22 Points # Mar Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points |- style="background:#cfc;" | 64 || 1 || 3:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–1 || Dallas Stars || American Airlines Center (18,532) || 32–26–6 || 70 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 65 || 3 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–1 || Tampa Bay Lightning || Amalie Arena (19,908) || 33–26–6 || 72 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 66 || 5 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–1 || Florida Panthers || BB&T Center (18,933) || 34–26–6 || 74 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 67 || 8 || 3:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–3 SO || Washington Capitals || Verizon Center (18,277) || 35–26–6 || 76 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 68 || 10 || 7:30 PM || Florida Panthers || 3–4 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 36–26–6 || 78 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 69 || 12 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–4 SO || Columbus Blue Jackets || Nationwide Arena (19,167) || 36–26–7 || 79 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 70 || 14 || 3:00 PM || Ottawa Senators || 4–3 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 36–26–8 || 80 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 71 || 15 || 3:00 PM || Boston Bruins || 4–6 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 37–26–8 || 82 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 72 || 17 || 7:30 PM || Atlanta Thrashers || 2–6 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,088) || 38–26–8 || 84 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 73 || 20 || 7:30 PM || Los Angeles Kings || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 39–26–8 || 86 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 74 || 22 || 12:30 PM || Philadelphia Flyers || 3–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 39–27–8 || 86 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 75 || 25 || 7:30 PM || Calgary Flames || 0–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,083) || 40–27–8 || 88 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 76 || 28 || 1:00 PM || New York Rangers || 3–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,110) || 41–27–8 || 90 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; April: 4–1–1 (Home: 2–0–0; Road: 2–1–1), 9 Points # Apr Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points |- style="background:#cfc;" | 77 || 1 || 7:30 PM || New Jersey Devils || 1–6 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 42–27–8 || 92 |- style="background:#ffc;" | 78 || 4 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 OT || Carolina Hurricanes || PNC Arena (18,680) || 42–27–9 || 93 |- style="background:#fcf;" | 79 || 5 || 5:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || Florida Panthers || BB&T Center (18,232) || 42–28–9 || 93 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 80 || 7 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–4 || Tampa Bay Lightning || Amalie Arena (19,538) || 43–28–9 || 95 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 81 || 9 || 7:30 PM || New York Islanders || 1–6 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 44–28–9 || 97 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 82 || 11 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–1 || Montreal Canadiens || Bell Centre (21,273) || 45–28–9 || 99 |- |- | Legend:      #cfc darkgray = Win      #fcf darkgray = Loss      #ffc darkgray = OT/SO Loss Standings Divisional standings PIT Conference standings PIT Detailed records Final2008-2009 Pittsburgh Penguins vs All Teams http://penguins.nhl.com/club/teamvsteam.htm?season=2008009 Pittsburgh Penguins January 20, 2016 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065014/https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.f88235f49a156f8b4cab34c7bc1a0acc.html?origin=http%3A%2F%2Fpenguins.ice.nhl.com dead Eastern Conference Atlantic GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L New Jersey Devils 6 3 1 2 148–216 16 12 4–25 1–26 149–161 New York Islanders 6 5 0 1 202–153 27 12 5–26 4–23 202–179 New York Rangers 6 3 1 2 171–193 17 15 2–31 3–23 148–168 Philadelphia Flyers 6 4 2 0 166–168 21 21 5–29 7–28 172–166 Pittsburgh Penguins Division Total 24 15 4 5 687–730 81 60 16–111 15–100 671–674 Northeast GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Boston Bruins 4 2 2 0 132–127 12 14 2–19 5–23 108–136 Buffalo Sabres 4 2 2 0 109–119 15 13 4–22 3–18 130–120 Montreal Canadiens 4 2 2 0 128–111 12 12 1–16 1–10 97–112 Ottawa Senators 4 1 2 1 110–132 10 13 2–21 3–18 108–122 Toronto Maple Leafs 4 1 3 0 101–134 13 19 3–13 5–22 115–109 Division Total 20 8 11 1 580–623 62 71 12–91 17–91 558–599 Southeast GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Atlanta Thrashers 4 4 0 0 111–102 18 8 8–20 3–20 115–121 Carolina Hurricanes 4 2 1 1 125–131 12 8 4–13 2–14 109–135 Florida Panthers 4 2 2 0 170–103 11 14 1–17 3–14 132–110 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 3 1 0 114–123 13 10 4–18 1–16 83–118 Washington Capitals 4 1 3 0 110–138 12 18 6–24 5–17 121–120 Division Total 20 12 7 1 630–597 66 58 23–92 14–81 560–604 Conference Total 64 35 22 7 1897–1950 209 189 51–294 46–272 1789–1877 Western Conference Central GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Chicago Blackhawks 1 1 0 0 28–45 5 4 1–4 3–7 27–34 Columbus Blue Jackets 2 1 0 1 66–62 7 5 2–5 1–11 61–67 Detroit Red Wings 2 1 1 0 59–63 7 9 1–9 4–8 54–66 Nashville Predators 1 0 1 0 25–35 3 5 0–3 1–3 36–37 St. Louis Blues 1 1 0 0 28–22 6 3 1–5 0–3 36–27 Division Total 7 4 2 1 206–227 28 26 5–26 9–32 214–231 Northwest GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Calgary Flames 1 1 0 0 28–31 2 0 1–2 0–5 29–21 Colorado Avalanche 1 0 1 0 24–32 3 5 1–1 1–1 22–35 Edmonton Oilers 1 1 0 0 34–31 5 4 1–6 0–4 39–21 Minnesota Wild 1 0 0 1 25–25 1 2 0–4 0–2 32–24 Vancouver Canucks 1 0 1 0 19–19 1 3 0–4 0–2 28–24 Division Total 5 2 2 1 130–138 12 14 3–17 1–14 150–125 Pacific GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Anaheim Ducks 1 1 0 0 24–22 3 1 0–3 1–4 26–20 Dallas Stars 1 1 0 0 23–21 4 1 1–6 1–6 30–27 Los Angeles Kings 1 1 0 0 26–25 4 1 1–4 1–8 21–31 Phoenix Coyotes 1 0 1 0 28–30 1 4 1–5 1–4 30–25 San Jose Sharks 2 1 1 0 47–71 3 3 0–5 0–7 50–59 Division Total 6 4 2 0 148–169 15 10 3–23 4–29 157–162 Conference Total 18 10 6 2 484–534 55 50 11–66 14–75 521–518 NHL Total 82 45 28 9 2381–2484 264 239 62–360 60–347 2310–2395 Stanley Cup playoffs 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs The Penguins advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third consecutive season. They earned the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and home-ice advantage in the opening round match-up against the Philadelphia Flyers, following a loss by the Flyers on the last day of the regular season.Ira Podell Pens earn home-ice advantage on NHL's last day http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=417974 NHL April 13, 2009 December 6, 2010 October 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121022041154/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=417974 dead For the second consecutive season, the Penguins erected a 12 by 16 foot LED screen on the lawn directly outside Mellon Arena, allowing fans to watch all playoff games, free of charge.Tricia Lafferty Penguins to host outdoor viewing parties http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_620484.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review April 14, 2009 April 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090415103216/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_620484.html April 15, 2009 dead mdy-all After defeating Philadelphia, the Penguins beat the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins faced the Detroit Red Wings, defeating them in seven games to win their third Stanley Cup in franchise history. The final game of the season drew a 42.2 television rating in Pittsburgh—the highest local rating in any city since the NHL began to track the figure. Penguins set ratings mark http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09176/979782-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 25, 2009 June 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090628100143/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09176/979782-61.stm June 28, 2009 dead Eastern Conference Quarterfinals The Penguins won Game 1 of the series 4–1, with goals from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Tyler Kennedy and defenseman Mark Eaton.Alan Robinson Crosby, Malkin score as Pens beat Flyers 4–1 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009041516 Yahoo! Sports Associated Press April 15, 2009 April 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090423002705/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009041516 April 23, 2009 live "It was a good [night] for me," said Malkin, "It was a good [night] for everybody."Rob Rossi Dropping like Flyers http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_620866.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review April 16, 2009 April 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090417080317/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_620866.html April 17, 2009 dead mdy-all Flyers head coach John Stevens was fined US$10,000 and forward Daniel Carcillo was suspended by the NHL for the second game of the series for a hit to Maxime Talbot's head immediately following a faceoff with seven seconds left in the game; Carcillo was not penalized at the time of the hit.Carcillo suspended, coach fined for hit http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2009/news?id=4075326 Associated Press ESPN April 16, 2009 April 17, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090418200656/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2009/news?id=4075326 April 18, 2009 dead In Game 2, Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 38 saves.Rob Rossi Penguins stun Flyers in overtime http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_621253.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review April 17, 2009 April 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090420002556/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_621253.html April 20, 2009 dead mdy-all Bill Guerin scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime, and the Penguins won 3–2.Alan Robinson Guerin's OT goal on 2-man PP gives Pens 3–2 win https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=AhEv6Ph1_5u9WbzGZ6gYMsR7vLYF?gid=2009041716 Yahoo! Sports April 17, 2009 April 18, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065012/https://www.yahoo.com/?err=404&err_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fnhl%2Frecap%3B_ylt%3DAhEv6Ph1_5u9WbzGZ6gYMsR7vLYF%3Fgid%3D2009041716 live With the Penguins up two games to zero, the series moved to Philadelphia for Game 3. After falling behind 2–0, goals from Malkin and Rob Scuderi tied the game. Malkin added his second goal of the game in the final period; however, Philadelphia won the game 6–3. Alan Robinson Flyers pull series to 2–1 against Pens https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009041915 Yahoo! Sports April 21, 2009 April 19, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021023833/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009041915 live In Game 4, Fleury stopped 45 shots, giving up one goal as the Penguins won 3–1. Crosby scored his second goal of the playoffs and Tyler Kennedy added the game winner.Dan Gelston Crosby lifts Pens to 3–1 win https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=AhIB8vs8INBi5e.Vk8fuvx97vLYF?gid=2009042115 Yahoo! Sports April 21, 2009 April 22, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065012/https://www.yahoo.com/?err=404&err_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fnhl%2Frecap%3B_ylt%3DAhIB8vs8INBi5e.Vk8fuvx97vLYF%3Fgid%3D2009042115 live The Penguins were unable to clinch the series in Game 5 at Mellon Arena. A goal by Malkin was taken away after it was determined that he had kicked the puck into the net; Martin Biron stopped 28 shots for the shutout. Alan Robinson Determined Flyers beat Pens 3–0, force Game 6 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009042316 Yahoo! Sports April 23, 2009 April 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090430153346/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009042316 April 30, 2009 live Pittsburgh viewers were unable to see approximately 30 minutes of the second period after a lightning strike at a FSN Pittsburgh network facility in Atlanta caused the station to temporarily black out.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09114/965218-61.stm Atlanta lightning strike blacks out fsn telecast Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 24, 2009 April 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090427144042/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09114/965218-61.stm April 27, 2009 dead "I just thought Malkin and Crosby almost looked like they took the game over, to be honest with you. We capitalized on a few opportunities there, and if you get a 3–0 lead, it should be over." —John Stevens, following the Penguins victory in game six.Scott Burnside Scott Burnside Game 6 will leave mark on Pens, Flyers http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2009/news?columnist=burnside_scott&id=4100195 ESPN 25 April 2009 28 April 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090430013028/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2009/news?columnist=burnside_scott&id=4100195 April 30, 2009 dead 25em right In Game 6, the Flyers lead 3–0 four minutes into the second period. Maxime Talbot fought Daniel Carcillo after the Flyers tallied their third goal and the Penguins, re-energized by Talbot's display, scored three goals in what remained of the second period to tie the game 3–3. Sergei Gonchar scored his first goal of the series, his first in 23 playoff games dating back to game two of the Penguins' first-round series against Ottawa in 2008, to break the tie at 2:19 of the third period. Crosby added an empty-net goal and the Penguins eliminated the Flyers and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/pit-vs-phi/2009/04/25/2008030146 Penguins' rally eliminates Flyers from playoffs Adam Kimelman NHL.com April 25, 2009 April 25, 2009 April 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090428063648/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2008030146 live Three days after the Penguins series-clinching victory of the Flyers, the Penguins announced that Head Coach Dan Bylsma had signed a multi-year contract extension with the team.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09118/966093-100.stm Bylsma named Penguins head coach; he's no longer 'interim' Dave Molinari Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 28, 2009 April 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090501054544/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09118/966093-100.stm May 1, 2009 dead Eastern Conference semi-finals thumb|right|250px|Sidney Crosby scored a hat-trick in Game 2 of the Conference Semifinals. The Penguins drew a matchup with the Washington Capitals in the second round semi-finals. The anticipation for the series was high considering the rivalry between the teams and star players, most notably Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin of the Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin and Alexander Semin of the Capitals.Where talent and egos collide http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/hockey/nhl/04/29/caps.pens.ap/index.html Associated Press Sports Illustrated April 29, 2009 April 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090503081315/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/hockey/nhl/04/29/caps.pens.ap/index.html May 3, 2009 deadMike Zeisberger The circus begins http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/2009/04/30/9297561-sun.html Winnipeg Sun April 30, 2009 April 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110928084129/http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/2009/04/30/9297561-sun.html September 28, 2011 live mdy Michael Wilbon Michael Wilbon Now the Circus Comes to Town https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/29/AR2009042904941.html?hpid=sec-sports The Washington Post April 30, 2009 2 April 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107224522/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/29/AR2009042904941.html?hpid=sec-sports November 7, 2012 live mdy The first three games in the series were scheduled for national television in the U.S., with game one on NBC and games two and three on Versus.Pens' first three games to be televised nationally https://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2009/04/29/Pens-first-three-games-to-be-televised-nationally/stories/200904290187 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 29, 2009 April 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090502142018/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09119/966312-100.stm May 2, 2009 live mdy Game 1 was held in Washington, where Capitals owner Ted Leonsis took steps to prevent Penguins' fans from purchasing tickets, such as not selling tickets to customers whose 724 or 412 area code indicated they were from Western Pennsylvania.Dave Molinari Penguins Notebook: Getting tickets tough call now http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09122/967195-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 2, 2009 May 3, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090505144839/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09122/967195-61.stm May 5, 2009 dead Crosby scored to give the Penguins a first period lead, but Washington scored two goals before the conclusion of the period. Mark Eaton tied the game in the second period, but Washington's Semyon Varlamov held the Penguins scoreless for the remainder of the game as the Capitals took a 1–0 lead in the series.Steve Ginsburg Gene Cherry Tony Jimenez Capitals edge out Penguins in semi final opener https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5412FU20090502 Reuters Reuters May 2, 2009 May 3, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065106/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5412FU20090502 live The game had 40% more viewers than playoff games the previous season.Greg Wyshynski Ovechkin/Crosby boosts NBC ratings 40 percent from last year https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Ovechkin-Crosby-boosts-NBC-ratings-40-percent-fr?urn=nhl,161031 Yahoo! Sports May 4, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090512232641/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Ovechkin-Crosby-boosts-NBC-ratings-40-percent-fr?urn=nhl%2C161031 May 12, 2009 live In Game 2, Ovechkin and Crosby scored three goals each, though Dave Steckel's second period goal was the difference as Washington won 4–3.Joseph White Ovechkin, Crosby both score 3; Caps beat Pens 4–3 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050423 Yahoo! Sports May 4, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090509195427/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050423 May 9, 2009 live The series moved to Pittsburgh for Game 3 with the Penguins down 2–0. Goals from Ruslan Fedotenko, Nicklas Backstrom, Ovechkin and Malkin left the game tied after regulation. Kris Letang scored a powerplay goal 11 minutes into overtime, winning the game for the Penguins.Alan Robinson Penguins get must-win OT victory over Capitals https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050616 Yahoo! Sports May 6, 2009 May 7, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090512005158/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050616 May 12, 2009 liveJahmal Corner Gene Cherry Peter Rutherford Letang lifts Pens over Capitals, Canes beat Bruins https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5460R220090507 Reuters Reuters May 6, 2009 May 7, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065010/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5460R220090507 live Pittsburgh tied the series at two games apiece after a 5–3 Game 4 victory at Mellon Arena. After a Washington goal scored less than a minute into regulation, the Penguins responded with three goals in the first period. The Penguins' five goals came from five different players.Alan Robinson Pens score 3 early, beat Caps 5–3 to even series https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050816 Yahoo! Sports May 8, 2009 May 9, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021050236/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050816 live Jahmal Korner Ian Ransom Penguins level with Capitals, Bruins slump to 3–1 https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54809V20090509 Reuters Reuters May 8, 2009 May 9, 2009 During the first period, Sergei Gonchar was forced to leave the game after a knee-on-knee hit from Ovechkin;Penguins defenceman Gonchar hurt in collision with Ovechkin https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=278063 TSN May 8, 2009 December 6, 2010 June 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629090202/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=278063 live Gonchar returned to the Penguins' line-up for Game 7.Rob Rossi Pens' Gonchar in the lineup for Game 7 against Capitals http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_625038.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review May 13, 2009 May 14, 2009 https://archive.today/20120906165555/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_625038.html September 6, 2012 dead mdy-all Game 5 took place in Washington, D.C., the next day, due to the scheduling of a Yanni concert in Pittsburgh.Associated Press Singer Yanni says he empathizes with Pens and Caps https://thehockeynews.com/news/news/singer-yanni-says-he-empathizes-with-penguins-and-capitals-over-scheduling The Hockey News May 9, 2009 December 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120313032658/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/26084-Singer-Yanni-says-he-empathizes-with-Penguins-and-Capitals-over-scheduling.html?sort=upload%20DESC March 13, 2012 live mdy-all After a scoreless first period, Washington took a 2–1 lead in the second. Fedotenko tied the game less than a minute into the third period, but a goal by Matt Cooke was matched by Ovechkin and the game went into overtime. With one second remaining in their second powerplay of the game, Malkin scored to give the Penguins their third consecutive victory.Gene Cherry Ian Ransom Peter Rutherford Malkin nets Pens' OT winner, Blackhawks top Canucks https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54809V20090510 Reuters Reuters May 9, 2009 May 10, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090513024412/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54809V20090510 May 13, 2009 liveJoseph White Pens beat Caps 4–3 in OT, take 3–2 series lead https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050923 Yahoo! Sports May 9, 2009 May 10, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090525024006/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009050923 May 25, 2009 live Game 6 was the third overtime game of the series. Washington forced a seventh game with a 5–4 victory. Nine different players scored goals in the game.Alan Robinson Steckel's goal wins it 5–4 for Caps in OT https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009051116 Yahoo! Sports May 12, 2009 May 13, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021061919/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009051116 live Gene Cherry John O'Brien Peter Rutherford Blackhawks oust Canucks, Capitals force decider https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54B0JE20090512?sp=true Reuters Reuters May 12, 2009 May 13, 2009 "I think everyone built the series up to end with a dramatic game seven, a huge story, and a big finish, but it didn’t feel anticlimactic to us." —Dan Bylsma, speaking about the Penguins' 6–2 victory in game sevenMay 14 Pardon the Interruption Pardon the Interruption Hosts: Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon ESPN 14 May 2009 12:18 25em rightIn the final game of the series, Pittsburgh scored two goals within eight seconds of one another to take a 2–0 lead after Fleury stopped Ovechkin on a breakaway. Pittsburgh scored three more goals in the second period, extending their lead to 5–0, before Ovechkin scored his eighth goal of the series. Each team added a goal in the final period to end the game with a 6–2 final score.Howard Fendrich Not even close: Penguins beat Caps 6–2 in Game 7 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=ApHDCtQgL_sAo25gelZFTHB7vLYF?gid=2009051323 Yahoo! Sports May 13, 2009 May 14, 2009 Steve Ginsburg Ian Ransom Penguins rout the Capitals 6–2 to reach conference finals https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54D0HU20090514 Reuters Reuters May 14, 2009 May 14, 2009 Ovechkin scored eight goals and added six assists in the series, while Crosby tallied eight goals and five assists. Crosby's 13-point tally in the series totalled one less than Ovechkin's 14 points, which was the highest single-series point total since the 1995 playoffs. While shaking hands following the final game, Crosby told Ovechkin he had played a "great series," to which Ovechkin responded, "win the Stanley Cup."Greg Wyshynski The climactic anticlimax: Penguins eliminate Capitals in seven https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/The-climactic-anticlimax-Penguins-eliminate-Cap?urn=nhl,163336 Yahoo! Sports May 13, 2009 May 14, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021062041/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/The-climactic-anticlimax-Penguins-eliminate-Cap?urn=nhl,163336 live Eastern Conference Final Pittsburgh faced the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, after Carolina defeated the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils. The series opened in Pittsburgh, where Miroslav Satan and Philippe Boucher scored their first goals of the playoffs. Marc-Andre Fleury was named the game's third star after making 23 saves and helping the Penguins to a 3–2 victory.Alan Robinson Big goals sit well with oft-benched Boucher, Satan https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009051816 Yahoo! Sports May 19, 2009 May 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090527163812/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009051816 May 27, 2009 live In Game 2, Malkin scored a hat-trick and Chris Kunitz scored his first goal of the playoffs as the Penguins won 7–4, taking a two games to none series lead.Alan Robinson Malkin scores 3 as Pens win 7–4, take 2–0 lead https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009052116 Yahoo! Sports May 21, 2009 May 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090527155923/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009052116 May 27, 2009 live Jahmal Corner Nick Mulvenney Malkin triple gives Penguins 2–0 lead over Canes https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54L0V220090522 Reuters May 22, 2009 May 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090524213640/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54L0V220090522 May 24, 2009 live In Game 3, Malkin scored two goals and Crosby scored one as the Penguins took a 3–1 lead into the first intermission. After a scoreless second period, the Hurricanes came within a goal after Sergei Samsonov scored less than two minutes into the final period, but goals by Fedotenko, Craig Adams and Guerin gave the Penguins a 6–2 victory. Gene Cherry Nick Mulvenney Penguins one game from Final after Carolina win https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54N02B20090524 Reuters May 23, 2009 May 24, 2009 The series concluded with the Penguins sweeping, four games to none.Dan Majors Penguins sweep back to Stanley Cup final https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2009/05/27/Penguins-sweep-back-to-Stanley-Cup-final/stories/200905270146 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 27, 2009 May 29, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090530075333/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09147/972951-61.stm May 30, 2009 live In the series' fourth game, Pittsburgh gave up the initial goal less than two minutes into the opening period, but goals from Fedotenko and Talbot gave them the lead after the first period. A second period goal from Guerin and an empty netter from Adams sealed the Penguins' victory in the game and the series. Joey McCreary Penguins sweep Canes, return to Stanley Cup Final https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009052607 Yahoo! Sports May 26, 2009 May 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090529195840/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009052607 May 29, 2009 live Following Game 4, Crosby hoisted the Prince of Wales Trophy after refusing to touch it the previous season. As team captain, Mario Lemieux hoisted the Prince of Wales Trophy in 1991 and 1992, and the Penguins won the Stanley Cup each time. Stanley Cup Final 2009 Stanley Cup Final thumb|250px|right|Sidney Crosby holds the Stanley Cup at a parade in Pittsburgh. For the second consecutive season, the Penguins played the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Final, marking the first time in 25 years that two teams played each other in consecutive Finals.Steve Keating Peter Rutherford Wings and Penguins set for Stanley Cup rematch https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54S0R520090529?sp=true Reuters May 29, 2009 May 29, 2009 Tickets for Games 3 and 4, which were hosted at Mellon Arena, sold out in 10 minutes.Ray Fittipaldo Penguins tickets sell out quickly http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09149/973634-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 29, 2009 May 29, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090601064428/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09149/973634-100.stm June 1, 2009 dead In the first game of the series, the Red Wings scored the first goal when a puck shot by Brad Stuart ricocheted off the boards behind the goal, then bounced off Marc-Andre Fleury and into the net. Ruslan Fedotenko, with an assist from Evgeni Malkin, tied the game before the conclusion of the first period. Detroit went on to score a goal in each of the final two periods to win Game 1, 3–1.Larry Lage Red Wings beat Penguins 3–1 in Game 1 of finals https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009053005 Yahoo! Sports May 30, 2009 May 31, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090614085750/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009053005 June 14, 2009 liveDavid Bailey Ian Ransom Osgood stars in Red Wings victory https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54U07420090531 Reuters May 31, 2009 May 31, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090601125610/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE54U07420090531 June 1, 2009 live Evgeni Malkin scored a powerplay goal in the first period of game two, but the Penguins were held scoreless for the remainder of the contest; falling 3–1 for a second consecutive game. Larry Lage Red Wings top Pens 3–1 for 2–0 series lead—again https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009053105 Yahoo! Sports June 1, 2009 June 18, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021100457/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009053105 live With the Penguins down two games to none, the series shifted to Pittsburgh for Game 3. After a 2–2 first period and a scoreless second period, Sergei Gonchar and Maxime Talbot each scored a goal in the third period to give the Penguins a 4–2 victory. Alan Robinson It's a series: Penguins beat Wings 4–2 in Game 3 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009060216 Yahoo! Sports June 2, 2009 June 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090612221233/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009060216 June 12, 2009 live In Game 4, the Penguins tied the Red Wings at two games apiece with three unanswered goals in the second period, including a shorthanded goal by Jordan Staal. Alan Robinson Red Wings 2, Penguins 4 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009060416 Yahoo! Sports June 5, 2009 June 18, 2009 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021100525/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009060416 live With the series returning to Detroit, the Red Wings took a three games to two lead in the series with a 5–0 win. Ira Podell Red Wings rush toward repeat, rout Penguins 5–0 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009060605 Yahoo! Sports June 7, 2009 June 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090612152443/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009060605 June 12, 2009 live Staal and Tyler Kennedy scored as the Penguins tied the series at three games apiece in a 2–1 game six victory. Dave Molinari Penguins beat Red Wings, 2–1, head to Detroit for showdown http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09161/976306-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 10, 2009 June 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090613032635/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09161/976306-61.stm June 13, 2009 dead In the seventh and final game of the series, Maxime Talbot scored two goals and Fleury made 23 saves as the Penguins won their third Stanley Cup in franchise history. Alan Robinson Mad Max's 2 goals give Pens improbable Game 7 win https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-06-12-1952536984_x.htm USA Today June 13, 2009 June 18, 2009 June 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090616100029/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-06-12-1952536984_x.htm live Evgeni Malkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. Alan Robinson Malkin joins Mario as Conn Smythe winner https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-06-13-1062431258_x.htm USA Today June 13, 2009 June 18, 2009 June 17, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090617075241/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-06-13-1062431258_x.htm live Fans celebrated in the streets of Pittsburgh after the game, with the Stanley Cup victory coming four months after the Pittsburgh Steelers' victory in Super Bowl XLIII. Ramit Plushnik-Masti Pittsburgh Penguins fans celebrate championship https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-06-12-1964725782_x.htm USA Today June 13, 2009 June 18, 2009 June 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090616102327/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-06-12-1964725782_x.htm live Two days after the victory, 375,000 people attended a parade of the Cup through downtown Pittsburgh. Ed Blazina Pittsburgh honors Penguins; 375,000 pack Downtown to cheer Stanley Cup champs http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09167/977634-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 16, 2009 June 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090619051843/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09167/977634-61.stm June 19, 2009 dead Playoff log background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:#CFC493 5px solid; border-top:#000000 5px solid; 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs y background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; border-top:#000000 2px solid; Eastern Conference quarterfinals vs No. 5 Philadelphia Flyers: 4–2 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals PHI goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- style="background:#cfc;" | 1 || April 15||Philadelphia||1–4||Pittsburgh|| ||Crosby, Kennedy, Malkin, Eaton||Gagne||Fleury (1–0)||17,132||1–0|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2 || April 17||Philadelphia||2–3||Pittsburgh||18:29||Malkin, Guerin, Guerin (OT)||Hartnell, Powe||Fleury (2–0)||17,132||2–0|| |- style="background:#fcf;" | 3 || April 19||Pittsburgh||3–6||Philadelphia|| ||Malkin, Scuderi, Malkin||Carter, Richards, Giroux,Gagne, Ross, Gagne (en) ||Fleury (2–1)||19,745||2–1|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 || April 21||Pittsburgh||3–1||Philadelphia|| ||Crosby, Kennedy, Talbot (en)||Carcillo||Fleury (3–1)||19,745||3–1|| |- style="background:#fcf;" | 5 || April 23||Philadelphia||3–0||Pittsburgh|| || ||Asham, Giroux, Knuble||Fleury (3–2)||17,132||3–2|| |- style="background:#cff;" | 6 || April 25||Pittsburgh||5–3||Philadelphia|| ||Fedotenko, Eaton, Crosby,Gonchar, Crosby (en)||Knuble, Lupul, Briere||Fleury (4–2)||20,072||4–2|| |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; border-top:#000000 2px solid; Eastern Conference semi-finals vs No. 2 Washington Capitals: 4–3 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–2) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals WSH goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- style="background:#fcf;" | 1 ||May 2||Pittsburgh||2–3||Washington|| ||Crosby, Eaton||Steckel, Ovechkin, Fleischmann||Fleury (4–3)||18,277||0–1|| |- style="background:#fcf;" | 2 ||May 4||Pittsburgh||3–4||Washington|| ||Crosby (3)||Ovechkin, Steckel, Ovechkin (2)||Fleury (4–4)||18,277|| 0–2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 ||May 6||Washington||2–3||Pittsburgh||11:23||Fedotenko, Malkin, Letang ||Ovechkin, Backstrom||Fleury (5–4)||17,132||1–2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 ||May 8||Washington||3–5||Pittsburgh||||Gonchar, Guerin, Fedotenko, Crosby, Talbot||Backstrom, Clark, Jurcina||Fleury (6–4)||17,132||2–2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 5 ||May 9||Pittsburgh||4–3||Washington||3:28||Staal, Fedotenko, Cooke, Malkin||Ovechkin, Backstrom, Ovechkin||Fleury (7–4)||18,277||3–2|| |- style="background:#fcf;" | 6 ||May 11||Washington||5–4||Pittsburgh||6:22||Guerin, Eaton, Letang, Crosby||Kozlov, Fleischmann, Laich, Kozlov, Steckel||Fleury (7–5)||17,132||3–3|| |- style="background:#cff;" | 7 ||May 13||Pittsburgh||6–2||Washington|| ||Crosby, Adams, Guerin, Letang, Staal, Crosby||Ovechkin, Laich||Fleury (8–5)||18,277||4–3|| |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; border-top:#000000 2px solid; Eastern Conference finals vs No. 6 Carolina Hurricanes: 4–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 2–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals CAR goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- style="background:#cfc;" | 1 ||May 18||Carolina||2–3||Pittsburgh|| ||Satan, Malkin, Boucher||LaRose, Corvo||Fleury (9–5)||17,132||1–0|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2 ||May 21||Carolina||4–7||Pittsburgh|| ||Crosby, Malkin, Talbot, Kunitz, Malkin 2, Kennedy||Larose, Jokinen, Seidenberg, Eaves||Fleury (10–5)||17,132||2–0|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 ||May 23|| Pittsburgh||6–2||Carolina|| ||Malkin, Crosby, Malkin 2, Fedotenko, Adams, Guerin||Cullen, Samsonov||Fleury (11–5)||18,789||3–0|| |- style="background:#cff;" | 4 ||May 26|| Pittsburgh||4–1||Carolina|| ||Fedotenko, Talbot, Guerin, Adams||Staal||Fleury (12–5)||18,680||4–0|| |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; border-top:#000000 2px solid; Stanley Cup Finals vs No. 2 Detroit Red Wings: 4–3 (Home: 3–0; Road: 1–3) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals DET goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- style="background:#fcf;" | 1 ||May 30||Pittsburgh||1–3||Detroit||||Fedotenko||Stuart, Franzen, Abdelkader||Fleury (12–6)||20,066||0–1|| |- style="background:#fcf;" | 2 ||May 31||Pittsburgh||1–3||Detroit||||Malkin||Ericsson, Filppula, Abdelkader||Fleury (12–7)||20,066||0–2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 3 ||June 2||Detroit||2–4||Pittsburgh||||Talbot, Letang, Gonchar, Talbot||Zetterberg, Franzen||Fleury (13–7)||17,132||1–2|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 4 ||June 4||Detroit||2–4||Pittsburgh||||Malkin, Staal, Crosby, Kennedy ||Helm, Stuart||Fleury (14–7)||17,132||2–2|| |- style="background:#fcf;" | 5 ||June 6||Pittsburgh||0–5||Detroit|| || ||Cleary, Filppula, Kronwall, Rafalski, Zetterberg||Fleury (14–8)||20,066||2–3|| |- style="background:#cfc;" | 6 ||June 9||Detroit||1–2||Pittsburgh|| ||Staal, Kennedy||Draper||Fleury (15–8)||17,132||3–3|| |- style="background:#cff;" | 7 ||June 12||Pittsburgh||2–1||Detroit|| ||Talbot (2)||Ericsson||Fleury (16–8)||20,066||4–3|| |- |- | Legend:      #cfc darkgray = Win      #fcf darkgray = Loss      #cff darkgray = Playoff series win Scorer of game-winning goal in italics Player statistics Skaters Regular season2008–2009 – Regular Season – Pittsburgh Penguins – All Skaters – Summary – Points – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20082009&seasonTo=20082009&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.17&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=points,goals,assists&page=0&pageSize=50 NHL Player GP Games Played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/− Plus/Minus PIM Penalty Minutes Evgeni Malkin 82 35 78 113 17 80 Sidney Crosby 77 33 70 103 3 76 Jordan Staal 82 22 27 49 5 37 Petr Sykora Petr Sýkora 76 25 21 46 3 36 Ruslan Fedotenko 65 16 23 39 18 44 Miroslav Satan Miroslav Šatan 65 17 19 36 3 36 Tyler Kennedy 67 15 20 35 15 30 Kris Letang 74 10 23 33 -7 24 Matt Cooke 76 13 18 31 0 101 Pascal Dupuis 71 12 16 28 1 30 Max Talbot Maxime Talbot 75 12 10 22 -9 63 Alex Goligoski 45 6 14 20 5 16 Sergei Gonchar 25 6 13 19 6 26 Brooks Orpik 79 2 17 19 10 73 Chris Kunitz† 20 7 11 18 3 16 Rob Scuderi 81 1 15 16 23 18 Ryan Whitney ice hockey‡ 28 2 11 13 -15 16 Bill Guerin† 17 5 7 12 3 18 Hal Gill 62 2 8 10 11 53 Mark Eaton Mark Eaton (ice hockey) 68 4 5 9 3 36 Philippe Boucher† 25 3 3 6 10 24 Mike Zigomanis Michael Zigomanis 22 2 4 6 -2 27 Eric Godard 71 2 2 4 -3 171 Bill Thomas Bill Thomas (ice hockey) 16 2 1 3 -4 2 Chris Minard 20 1 2 3 0 4 Dustin Jeffrey 14 1 2 3 4 0 Darryl Sydor‡ 8 1 1 2 5 2 Jeff Taffe 8 0 2 2 -4 2 Tim Wallace 16 0 2 2 2 7 Luca Caputi 5 1 0 1 -1 4 Craig Adams Craig Adams (ice hockey)† 9 0 1 1 0 0 Paul Bissonnette 15 0 1 1 -1 22 Connor James Connor James (ice hockey) 1 0 0 0 0 0 Ryan Stone 2 0 0 0 1 2 Janne Pesonen 7 0 0 0 -3 0 Ben Lovejoy 2 0 0 0 0 0 Total 258 447 705 — 1,096 Playoffs2008–2009 – Playoffs – Pittsburgh Penguins – All Skaters – Summary – Points – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20082009&seasonTo=20082009&gameType=3&playerPlayedFor=franchise.17&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=points,goals,assists&page=0&pageSize=50 NHL Player GP Games Played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/− Plus/Minus PIM Penalty Minutes Evgeni Malkin 24 14 22 36 3 51 Sidney Crosby 24 15 16 31 9 14 Bill Guerin 24 7 8 15 8 15 Ruslan Fedotenko 24 7 7 14 9 4 Sergei Gonchar 22 3 11 14 3 12 Chris Kunitz 24 1 13 14 3 19 Max Talbot Maxime Talbot 24 8 5 13 8 19 Kris Letang 23 4 9 13 1 26 Tyler Kennedy 24 5 4 9 -1 4 Jordan Staal 24 4 5 9 -5 8 Mark Eaton Mark Eaton (ice hockey) 24 4 3 7 4 10 Matt Cooke 24 1 6 7 -2 22 Miroslav Satan Miroslav Šatan 17 1 5 6 1 11 Craig Adams Craig Adams (ice hockey) 24 3 2 5 -1 16 Rob Scuderi 24 1 4 5 5 6 Philippe Boucher 9 1 3 4 -2 4 Brooks Orpik 24 0 4 4 -1 22 Hal Gill 24 0 2 2 8 6 Petr Sykora Petr Sýkora 7 0 1 1 -3 0 Alex Goligoski 2 0 1 1 -1 0 Pascal Dupuis 16 0 0 0 -5 8 Total 79 131 210 — 277 Goaltenders Regular season2008–2009 – Regular Season – Pittsburgh Penguins – Goalie – Summary – Wins – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20082009&seasonTo=20082009&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.17&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=wins,savePct&page=0&pageSize=50 NHL Player GP Games Played GS Games Started TOI Time on Ice W Win L Loss OT Overtime Loss GA Goals Against GAA Goals Against Average SA Shots Against SV% Save Percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty Minutes Marc-Andre Fleury Marc-André Fleury 62 61 3640:59 35 18 7 162 2.67 1850 0.912 4 0 1 8 Dany Sabourin Dany Sabourin 19 16 989:26 6 8 2 47 2.85 463 0.898 0 0 0 2 John Curry John Curry (ice hockey) 3 2 149:45 2 1 0 6 2.40 69 0.913 0 0 0 0 Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon † 4 3 205:53 2 1 0 10 2.91 94 0.894 0 0 0 0 Total 82 4986:03 45 28 9 225 2.71 2476 0.909 4 0 1 10 Playoffs2008–2009 – Playoffs – Pittsburgh Penguins – Goalie – Summary – Wins – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20082009&seasonTo=20082009&gameType=3&playerPlayedFor=franchise.17&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=wins,savePct&page=0&pageSize=50 NHL Player GP Games Played GS Games Started TOI Time on Ice W Win L Loss OT Overtime Loss GA Goals Against GAA Goals Against Average SA Shots Against SV% Save Percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty Minutes Marc-Andre Fleury Marc-André Fleury 24 24 1447:18 16 8 -- 63 2.61 686 0.908 0 0 0 2 Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon 1 0 24:20 0 0 -- 0 0.00 8 1.000 0 0 0 0 Total 24 1471:38 16 8 0 63 2.57 694 0.909 0 0 0 2 †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only. ‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only. Awards and records Records Regular season Player Milestone Reached J. Staal Youngest player to play 200 games December 30, 2008 Rob Rossi Bruins big and bad in convincing win http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_605102.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review December 30, 2008 January 2, 2009 https://archive.today/20130131114756/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_605102.html January 31, 2013 dead mdy-all Milestones Regular season Player Milestone ReachedAlex Goligoski 1st career goal October 5, 2008 Rob Rossi Pens powerless against Sens http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_591807.html?source=rss&feed=12 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review October 6, 2008 October 14, 2008 https://archive.today/20120907095655/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_591807.html?source=rss&feed=12 September 7, 2012 dead mdy-allSidney Crosby 100th career goal200th career assist300th career point October 18, 2008Evgeni Malkin 100th career goal October 18, 2008Dustin Jeffrey 1st career goal January 1, 2009 Associated Press Bruins extend winning streak to 10 https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009010101&prov=ap Yahoo! Sports January 1, 2009 January 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090105074720/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2009010101&prov=ap January 5, 2009 liveEvgeni Malkin 200th career point January 30, 2009 Associated Press Langenbrunner scores twice to lead Devils https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=Atu75LfFB5oJLMTdv5mP7eZ7vLYF?gid=2009013011 Yahoo! Sports January 30, 2009 January 31, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065917/https://www.yahoo.com/?err=404&err_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fnhl%2Frecap%3B_ylt%3DAtu75LfFB5oJLMTdv5mP7eZ7vLYF%3Fgid%3D2009013011 liveLuca Caputi 1st career goal February 3, 2009 Shelly Anderson Montreal tallies 3 unanswered goals to hand Penguins 3rd loss in a row – all on road http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09035/946761-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 4, 2009 February 4, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090208170004/http://post-gazette.com/pg/09035/946761-61.stm February 8, 2009 deadMiroslav Satan 1000th career game February 4, 2009http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?bcid=412322 Penguins Assign Miroslav Satan to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pittsburgh Penguins March 4, 2009 November 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309230744/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?bcid=412322 March 9, 2012 dead mdy-all Marc-Andre Fleury 100th career win March 1, 2009Dan Potash and Marc-Andre Fleury March 1, 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJtwGO7vxQo https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211114/UJtwGO7vxQo 2021-11-14 live Marc Andre Fleury Post Game Interview, 3/1/09 YouTube October 7, 2010 Bill Guerin 800th career point March 5, 2009https://bleacherreport.com/articles/135223-billy-guerin-records-800th-point-as-penguins-tie-for-sixth-in-conference Billy Guerin records 800th point at Penguins tie for sith in conference Bleacher Report March 6, 2009 October 7, 2010 October 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121007192554/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/135223-billy-guerin-records-800th-point-as-penguins-tie-for-sixth-in-conference live Petr Sykora 300th career goal April 7, 2009 Dave Molinari Petr Sykora's 300th career goal blunts Tampa Bay rally from a 4–0 deficit http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09098/961312-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 8, 2009 April 8, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090411030714/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09098/961312-61.stm April 11, 2009 dead Players who made their NHL debut Sam Kasan Penguins Report: Jeffrey Became Latest to Make NHL Debut http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496501 PittsburghPenguins.com December 27, 2008 December 27, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180820/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496501 dead Player NotesPaul Bissonnette 2003 fourth round pickJohn Curry 2007 undrafted free agentDustin Jeffrey 2007 sixth round pickBen Lovejoy 2008 free agentJanne Pesonen 2008 free agentLuca Caputi 2007 fourth round pickTim Wallace 2006 undrafted free agent Awards thumb|250px|right|Evgeni Malkin won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs. Player AwardSidney CrosbyEvgeni Malkin All-Star starting forwardshttps://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2009/01/03/Penguins-Canadiens-dominate-All-Star-voting/stories/200901030094 Penguins, Canadiens dominate All-Star voting Shelly Anderson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 3, 2009 January 6, 2009 May 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522124635/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09003/939458-61.stm live Kris Letang YoungStars sophomore defencemanhttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=403144 Circle of Life continues for NHL younglings Brad Holland NHL.com January 9, 2009 January 9, 2009 January 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116110127/http://nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=403144 dead Mark Eaton Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalisthttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=415952 Clemmensen, Streit, Betts, Knuble, Eaton get Atlantic Division 2009 Bill Masterton Trophy nods NHL.com March 30, 2009 April 1, 2009 April 1, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090401121608/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=415952 dead Evgeni Malkin Art Ross Trophy (113 points)Hart Memorial Trophy finalist Steve Keating John Mehaffey Trio of Russians to battle for NHL MVP honours https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE53S6O720090429 Reuters April 29, 2009 April 29, 2009 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065914/https://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE53S6O720090429 liveLester B. Pearson Award finalisthttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=421721 Datsyuk, Malkin, Ovechkin are Pearson finalists NHL.com May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009 May 9, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090509080348/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=421721 dead Conn Smythe TrophyNHL.com – 2009 Stanley Cup Final: Detroit vs. Pittsburgh: Malkin earns Conn Smythe with superb spring – 13 June 2009 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=425583 https://web.archive.org/web/20090615055112/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=425583 June 15, 2009 dead June 14, 2009 mdy Sidney Crosby Mark Messier Leadership Award finalisthttp://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_627812.html Pens' Crosby finalist for Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award Pittsburgh Tribune-Review June 2, 2009 June 18, 2009 https://archive.today/20120909083448/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_627812.html September 9, 2012 dead mdy-all Prior to the team's final home game on April 9 against the New York Islanders, the team announced its annual award winners. Awards were given by the Pittsburgh chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, the Penguins Booster Club, as well as voted amongst the team.http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496887 Annual Team Awards Announced April 9, 2009 December 9, 2010 PittsburghPenguins.com April 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406162137/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496887 dead Player Award Notes Sidney CrosbyBrooks Orpik Baz Bastien Memorial Award Awarded by the Writers Association for cooperation throughout the season. Sponsor: UPMC Sports Medicine Mark Eaton Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee Nominated by the Writers Association for league-wide recognition. Sponsor: Trib Total Media Evgeni Malkin A. T. Caggiano Memorial Booster Club Cup Awarded to the player with the most "three stars" recognitions. Eric Godard Edward J. DeBartolo Award Awarded for time and effort towards community and charity projects. Sponsor: Verizon Wireless Jordan Staal Defensive Player of the Year Sponsor: CONSOL Energy Eric Godard Player's Player Award Voted by the team for leadership and teamwork. Sponsor: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Evgeni Malkin Most Valuable Player Sponsor:BNY Mellon Transactions Concerns over future player contracts were raised just days after the 2008 Stanley Cup Final.Ed Bouchette Ed Bouchette on the Steelers: Penguins will learn success has a price http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08160/888352-66.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 8, 2008 June 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080610005523/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08160/888352-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml June 10, 2008 dead Approximately a dozen players, including Marian Hossa, Jarkko Ruutu, Ryan Malone and Brooks Orpik, had fulfilled the final year on their contracts.Ray Fittipaldo Penguins Offseason: Malone's agent meets with Shero http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08163/888941-13.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 11, 2008 June 11, 2008 June 14, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080614014921/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08163/888941-13.stm dead Pens' contracts and a look ahead http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_571284.html?source=rss&feed=8 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review June 8, 2008 June 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080609025145/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_571284.html?source=rss&feed=8 June 9, 2008 dead mdy-all On June 28, the Penguins traded the contract negotiation rights to Gary Roberts and Ryan Malone to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a conditional draft pick; it became a third-round pick when both Malone and Roberts signed with the Lightning on June 30. Evgeni Malkin was offered a contract from a Russian team in the newly formed Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) worth approximately $12.5 million, tax exempt, per year, which would make him the highest-paid hockey player in the world.Dave Molinari Malkin nears new deal with Penguins http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08173/891683-13.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 21, 2008 June 21, 2008 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065848/https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/08173/891683-13.stm dead However, Malkin turned down the offer to remain with the Penguins, and the IIHF released a statement saying that it would not honor the offer, as Malkin was already under an existing contract with the Penguins at the time.Dave Molinari Malkin has no interest in Russian offer http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08172/891435-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 20, 2008 June 21, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080630091105/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08172/891435-61.stm June 30, 2008 deadIIHF statement on media report on Evgeni Malkin http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496047 PittsburghPenguins.com June 20, 2008 December 10, 2010 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180913/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496047 dead Malkin agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $8.7 million per year—the same value as Sidney Crosby's contract—with the Penguins on July 2.Rob Rossi Pens to announce Malkin extension http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_575585.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review July 2, 2008 October 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100113113522/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_575585.html January 13, 2010 dead mdy-all On July 3, the Penguins agreed to a seven-year deal with restricted free agent goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury in addition to one-year contracts with free agents Miroslav Satan and Ruslan Fedotenko.Dave Molinari Penguins complete Fleury deal, get 2 free-agent wingers http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08185/894617-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 3, 2008 July 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080706183449/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08185/894617-61.stm July 6, 2008 dead On October 8, the Penguins made several roster adjustments, placing Kris Beech, who was already in Europe looking for a new team, on unconditional waivers and sending Janne Pesonen, John Curry and Jeff Taffe, who first had to clear waivers,Molinari Dave Penguins acquire forward Zigomanis from Phoenix http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08283/918755-100.stm October 9, 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 10, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081012062628/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08283/918755-100.stm October 12, 2008 dead to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.Molinari Dave Penguins waive Taffe; 2 others sent to farm team http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08282/918306-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 8, 2008 October 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081011081842/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08282/918306-61.stm October 11, 2008 dead The next day, on October 9, the Penguins acquired Michael Zigomanis from Phoenix for future considerations. On December 19, the team extended their agreement with Maxime Talbot for an additional two seasons.http://post-gazette.com/pg/08354/936309-100.stm Penguins sign Talbot to two-year contract Shely Anderson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 19, 2008 December 19, 2008 February 7, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090207233131/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08354/936309-100.stm dead Trades June 28, 2008Pens Deal Rights To Malone, Roberts http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496062 PittsburghPenguins.com June 28, 2008 June 29, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180830/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496062 dead Dave Molinari Penguins Free Agency: Malone's rights go to Tampa Bay http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08181/893481-13.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 29, 2008 June 29, 2008 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065859/https://old.post-gazette.com/pg/08181/893481-13.stm dead To Tampa Bay Lightning Gary RobertsTrade of negotiating rights toRyan MaloneTrade of negotiating rights to. To Pittsburgh Penguins Conditional 3rd- or 4th-round pick in 20094th-round pick would convert to 3rd-round pick if both players signed new contracts with Tampa Bay. July 17, 2008 Pens acquire Danny Richmond http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496092 PittsburghPenguins.com July 17, 2008 October 14, 2008 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180916/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496092 dead To Chicago Blackhawks Tim Brent To Pittsburgh Penguins Danny Richmond October 1, 2008 Shelly Anderson Penguins pick up extra pick http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08275/916563-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008 October 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081004045107/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08275/916563-100.stm dead To Tampa Bay Lightning Michal Sersen To Pittsburgh Penguins 5th-round pick in 2009 October 9, 2008 To Phoenix Coyotes Future considerations To Pittsburgh Penguins Michael Zigomanis November 16, 2008 Stars, Penguins exchange defensemen https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=txstarspenguinstrade Yahoo! Sports November 16, 2008 November 16, 2008 October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025064338/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=txstarspenguinstrade live To Dallas Stars Darryl Sydor To Pittsburgh Penguins Philippe Boucher December 19, 2008http://blues.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=432807 Blues Acquire Filewich from Pittsburgh December 18, 2008 December 18, 2008 St. Louis Blues May 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120513073627/http://blues.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=432807 dead To St. Louis Blues Jonathan FilewichTo Pittsburgh Penguins 6th-round pick in 2010 January 5, 2009Canadiens acquire defenceman T.J. Kemp from Penguins https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=262043&lid=sublink02&lpos=headlines_nhl TSN January 5, 2009 January 6, 2009 June 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629090414/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=262043&lid=sublink02&lpos=headlines_nhl liveTo Montreal Canadiens T. J. KempTo Pittsburgh Penguins Conditional 7th-round pick in 2010Condition not satisfied. January 17, 2009https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/18/sports/hockey/18sportsbriefs-PENGUINSANDO_BRF.html Penguins and Oilers Trade Backup Goalies Associated Press The New York Times January 18, 2009 August 19, 2021 To Edmonton Oilers Dany SabourinRyan Stone4th-round pick in 2011To Pittsburgh Penguins Mathieu Garon February 26, 2009https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3936545 Penguins send Whitney to Ducks Pierre LeBrun ESPN February 26, 2009 February 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090301035519/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3936545 March 1, 2009 liveTo Anaheim Ducks Ryan WhitneyTo Pittsburgh Penguins Chris KunitzEric Tangradi March 4, 2009http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_614443.html?source=rss&feed=8 Pens' get winger Bill Guerin in trade with Islanders Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Rob Rossi March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090308235748/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_614443.html?source=rss&feed=8 March 8, 2009 dead mdy-all To St. Louis Blues Danny RichmondTo Pittsburgh Penguins Andy Wozniewski March 4, 2009To New York Islanders Conditional pick in 2009Initially fifth-round pick, fourth-round pick if Penguins make playoffs, third-round pick if Penguins win a playoff round and Guerin plays in 50% of the games.http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496757 Sam Kasan Penguins Bolster Lineup With Guerin March 4, 2009 March 4, 2009 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324180949/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496757 dead To Pittsburgh Penguins Bill Guerin Free agents signed by Pittsburgh Player Former team Contract Terms Eric GodardCalgary Flames3 years http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496066 Penguins Sign Eric Godard July 1, 2008 PittsburghPenguins.com July 1, 2008 March 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309232106/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496066 dead Miroslav Satan Miroslav ŠatanNew York Islanders1 year, $3.5 million Dave Molinari Penguins complete Fleury deal, get 2 free-agent wingers http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08185/894617-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 3, 2008 July 3, 2008 July 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080706183445/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08185/894617-100.stm dead Ruslan FedotenkoNew York Islanders1 year, $2.5 million Matt CookeWashington Capitals2 years, $2.4 million Dave Molinari Penguins sign forward to replace Ruutu https://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2008/07/05/Penguins-sign-forward-to-replace-Ruutu/stories/200807050134 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 5, 2008 July 5, 2008 July 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080708134134/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08187/895056-100.stm live Janne PesonenKarpat (SM-liiga)1 year http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496079 Pittsburgh Penguins sign forward Janne Pesonen PittsburghPenguins.com July 7, 2008 December 10, 2010 April 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406162038/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496079 dead Adam HenrichNorfolk Admirals (AHL)1 yearhttp://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496081 Pens Sign Adam Henrich and T.J. Kemp PittsburghPenguins.com July 8, 2008 December 10, 2010 April 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406162059/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496081 dead T. J. KempSpringfield Falcons (AHL)1 yearJoey MorminaCarolina Hurricanes 1 yearAnderson Shelly Penguins sign defenseman, retain James for one year https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2008/07/11/Penguins-sign-defenseman-retain-James-for-one-year/stories/200807110214 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 11, 2008 August 19, 2021Bill Thomas William Thomas (ice hockey) Phoenix Coyotes 1 year http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496086 Penguins sign Pittsburgh native Bill Thomas July 15, 2008 December 10, 2010 April 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406162113/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=496086 dead Joey Haddad Undrafted free agent 3 yearshttp://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/joey_haddad Hockey's Future - Joey Haddad December 3, 2010 November 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101124135258/http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/joey_haddad live Signed with new team Player New team Contract Terms Ty ConklinDetroit Red Wings1 year, $750,000Khan Ansar Red Wings re-sign Stuart, bring in goalie Conklin http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2008/07/red_wings_resign_stuart_bring.html WLive.com July 2, 2008 December 9, 2010 October 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011165142/http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2008/07/red_wings_resign_stuart_bring.html live Marian Hossa Marián HossaDetroit Red Wings1 year, $7.45 million Gene Collier Hossa must see something many don't in Detroit http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08185/894547-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 3, 2008 July 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080706183431/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08185/894547-61.stm July 6, 2008 dead Jarkko RuutuOttawa Senators3 years, $3.9 million Dave Molinari Penguins update: Team loses Hossa, Ruutu http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08184/894245-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette July 2, 2008 July 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080705051151/http://post-gazette.com/pg/08184/894245-61.stm July 5, 2008 dead Georges LaraqueMontreal Canadiens3 years, $4.5 million Associated Press Tough-guy Laraque signs with Canadiens http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2008-07-03/tough-guy-laraque-signs-canadiens Sporting News July 3, 2008 October 11, 2010 February 2, 2013 https://archive.today/20130202173958/http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2008-07-03/tough-guy-laraque-signs-canadiens live Kurtis McLeanNew York Islanders1 year http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3493 Kurtis McLean August 23, 2008 NHL ESPN August 4, 2008 January 23, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090123233004/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3493 dead Nathan Smith Nathan Smith (ice hockey, born 1982)Colorado AvalancheTerms unknown https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/1820/nathan-smith Nathan Smith July 15, 2008 NHL ESPN July 16, 2008 April 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080418070544/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1820 live Alain NasreddineSinupret Ice Tigers (DEL)2 yearshttp://www.icetigers.de/IT07/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=476&Itemid=90 Alain Nasreddine unterschreibt für 2 Jahre bei den Sinupret Ice Tigers de icetigers.de Sinupret Ice Tigers October 14, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008090743/http://www.icetigers.de/IT07/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=476&Itemid=90 October 8, 2008 dead mdy-all Ryan Lannon Phoenix Coyotes 1 year http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3096 Ryan Lannon August 23, 2008 NHL ESPN July 16, 2008 October 10, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081010225439/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3096 dead Claimed from waivers Date Player Previous team March 4, 2009 Craig Adams Chicago Blackhawks Draft picks The 2008 NHL entry draft was held on June 20–21, 2008, in Ottawa, Ontario. The Penguins did not make their first selection until the fourth round, at 120th overall.NHL Entry Draft Year by Year Results http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2008&team=PIT&position=&round= NHL February 18, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115405/http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2008&team=PIT&position=&round= dead Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League)4120Nathan MoonCenterKingston Frontenacs (OHL)5150Alexander PechurskiGoaltenderMetallurg Magnitogorsk-2 (RUS-3)6180Patrick KilleenGoaltenderBrampton Battalion (OHL)7210Nicholas D'AgostinoDefenseSt. Michael's Buzzers (OPJHL) Draft notes2008 NHL Entry Draft Pending Transactions http://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/DraftTrades/Years/2008.htm Pro Sports Transactions February 18, 2013 August 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130819211324/http://prosportstransactions.com/hockey/DraftTrades/Years/2008.htm live The Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round pick went to the Atlanta Thrashers as the result of a February 26, 2008 trade that sent Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis to the Penguins in exchange for Angelo Esposito, Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen and this pick.PENS ACQUIRE HOSSA, DUPUIS FROM ATLANTA http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495705 Pittsburgh Penguins February 17, 2013 February 26, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120406162127/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495705 April 6, 2012 The Pittsburgh Penguins' second-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a February 26, 2008 trade that sent Hal Gill to the Penguins in exchange for a 2009 fifth-round pick and this pick.Pens Acquire Hal Gill From Toronto http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495703 Pittsburgh Penguins February 17, 2013 February 26, 2008 April 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406162130/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495703 dead The Pittsburgh Penguins' third-round pick went to the Phoenix Coyotes as the result of a February 27, 200 trade that sent Georges Laraque to the Penguins in exchange for Daniel Carcillo and this pick.PENGUINS ACQUIRE LARAQUE FROM PHOENIX http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495130 Pittsburgh Penguins February 17, 2013 February 27, 2007 February 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150214045133/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495130 dead Farm teams Chris Minard, the AHL's leading goal scorer at time of announcement, was selected as a starter for Team Canada in the 2009 All Star Classic. Jeff Taffe and Ben Lovejoy were selected as reserves for the PlanetUSA team. All three players were under two-way NHL contracts and played games with Pittsburgh during the season. In the game, Taffe scored three goals and recorded two assists.https://theahl.com/stats/game-summary/1005945 Game Summary ASG-2009 American Hockey League January 26, 2009 January 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090201020714/http://stats.theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1005945 February 1, 2009 live mdy-all Janne Pesonen, who signed a contract with the Penguins in July 2008, finished the 2008–09 season as the AHL's fourth-leading scorer, set a new record for points in a single season for the team, surpassing Toby Petersen's 67-point season in 2000–01, and his 82 points were the most ever by a Finn in AHL history.Jonathan Bombulie Pesonen punishes Phantoms http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/03/19/sports/doc49c25e989228b467680394.txt The Citizens' Voice Times-Shamrock Communications March 19, 2009 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania May 19, 2009 https://archive.today/20090603005157/http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/03/19/sports/doc49c25e989228b467680394.txt June 3, 2009 dead mdy Jonathan Bombulie All eyes on Pesonen http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/04/15/sports/wb_voice.20090415.t.pg34.cv15janne_s1.2448630_spo1.txt The Citizens' Voice Times-Shamrock Communications April 15, 2009 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania May 19, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090811071334/http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/04/15/sports/wb_voice.20090415.t.pg34.cv15janne_s1.2448630_spo1.txt August 11, 2009 mdy Media affiliates WXDX-FM 105.9 of Pittsburgh was the radio flagship station for the Penguins for the third season. In April, the team and the station agreed to a six-year contract extension. Mike Lange, former Penguin Phil Bourque and Bob Grove were the station's broadcasters.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-04-16-1496761356_x.htm Penguins extend radio deal for 6 years with WXDX Associated Press USA Today April 16, 2009 October 11, 2010 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819065844/https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2009-04-16-1496761356_x.htm live FSN Pittsburgh was the primary television network. Paul Steigerwald, Dan Potash, Rob King, and former Penguins Bob Errey and Jay Caufield were the station's broadcast team. During the semi-final playoff round against the Washington Capitals, game five set a record as the highest watched game on any FSN regional network in history. It was then surpassed by games six and seven; the final game of the series drew a 24.97 average rating—twice the viewers than the second most watched show of the evening.Ron Musselman Pens-Caps Game 7 shatters ratings record http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09134/970212-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 14, 2009 May 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090517014104/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09134/970212-100.stm May 17, 2009 dead See also 2008–09 NHL season References Category:Pittsburgh Penguins seasons P Category:Eastern Conference (NHL) championship seasons Category:Stanley Cup championship seasons Pitts Pitts Pitts Category:2008 in Pittsburgh Category:2009 in Pittsburgh