2007–08 Pittsburgh Penguins season

NHL team season March 2026 March 2012 NHL 2007–08 2007 Pittsburgh Penguins Eastern 2nd Atlantic 1st 47–27–8 26–10–5 21–17–3 247 216 Ray Shero Michel Therrien Sidney Crosby Sergei Gonchar Ryan MaloneGary Roberts Mellon Arena 17,089 (100.7%) Evgeni Malkin (47) Evgeni Malkin (59) Evgeni Malkin (106) Sidney Crosby (+18) Georges Laraque (139) Marc-Andre Fleury (19) Marc-Andre Fleury (2.33) yes yes The 2007–08 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's 41st season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Their regular season began on October 5, 2007, against the Carolina Hurricanes and concluded on April 6, 2008, against the rival Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins looked to improve upon their progress in the 2006–07 season after being eliminated in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs by the Ottawa Senators. During the season, the Penguins wore gold patches with "250" on them, honoring the city of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary in 2008. Evgeni Malkin scored 106 points in the regular season, helping to offset the gap left while Sidney Crosby was injured. Goaltender Ty Conklin replaced Marc-Andre Fleury, who was also injured, to win 18 games. The team surpassed their record for total attendance, selling out all 41 home games for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins also participated in the AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic, which set the NHL single-game attendance record. During the regular season, the Penguins finished second in the Eastern Conference, behind the Montreal Canadiens. With a 12–2 record in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the team eliminated the Senators, the New York Rangers and the Flyers, on their way to the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, the franchise's first in 16 years. The team was defeated in the Stanley Cup Finals by the Detroit Red Wings in six games, the only time the Penguins were defeated in the Stanley Cup Finals. 2 Regular season 2007–08 NHL season thumb|left|Ty Conklin went 17–6–5 in Marc-Andre Fleury's absence. The Penguins' offseason activities began in May 2007, with the team naming Sidney Crosby its captain. At just 19 years old, Crosby became the youngest captain in NHL history.Penguins name Crosby as captain http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=316686&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins May 17, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180303/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=316686&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all Crosby was named the first Penguins captain since the retirement of Mario Lemieux in January 2006; Crosby, Mark Recchi, Sergei Gonchar and John LeClair served as alternate captains after Lemieux's retirement. Veteran Gary Roberts was named as an alternate captain for the new season, joining Recchi and Gonchar. The Penguins also extended head coach Michel Therrien's contract through the 2008–09 season.Penguins extend Therrien's contract http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=334523&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins July 16, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180324/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=334523&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all On September 17, the NHL announced that on January 1, 2008, the Penguins would travel to Orchard Park, New York to play the Buffalo Sabres outdoors at Ralph Wilson Stadium in the AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic. The event marked the first time a regular-season contest was played outdoors in the United States.Sabres and Penguins to play outdoors on New Years Day https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-will-play-in-a-winter-classic/c-437608 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063326/https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-will-play-in-a-winter-classic/c-437608 dead August 19, 2021 National Hockey League September 17, 2007 August 19, 2021 The Penguins began the regular season on October 5 visiting the Carolina Hurricanes. The team played their home-opener against the Anaheim Ducks on October 6 in front of a standing-room-only crowd of 17,132, the first of 41 sellouts over the course of the season. Through November 21, the Penguins acquired a record of 8–11–2, going 2–6–1 against Atlantic Division teams in November including a four-game losing streak, their longest of the season. Following a Thanksgiving Day shootout victory against the Ottawa Senators,https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/271122014/penguins-senators Penguins 6-5 Senators (Nov 22, 2007) ESPN the Penguins won seven of the next eight games, including the franchise's first sweep of a Western Canada road trip. Beginning on December 23, the Penguins compiled a point streak of ten games, including eight consecutive victories, the longest winning streak for the Penguins in nearly ten years. In January and February, the team was 16–6–5, climbing the conference standings with the help of goaltender Ty Conklin and center Evgeni Malkin. During the final full month, in March, the team was 10–4–1, and 7–0–0 at home in Mellon Arena. The team concluded the regular season with a home-and-home series against the Philadelphia Flyers, with each team winning a game.https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/280402016/flyers-penguins Penguins 4-2 Flyers (Apr 2, 2008) ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/280406015/penguins-flyers Flyers 2-0 Penguins ESPN The Penguins suffered from several injuries during the season. Many of the injuries were long-term. By the end of the season, the team had missed a combined total of over 280 man games due to injury. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury sustained a high-ankle sprain against the Calgary Flames on December 6. Following the injury, Fleury was ruled out for six to eight weeks.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=346332&page=NewsPage&service=page Fleury, Talbot out with high ankle sprains Pittsburgh Penguins December 17, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180335/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=346332&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all The Penguins recalled Ty Conklin from the American Hockey League to serve as a back-up to Dany Sabourin on an emergency basis.https://www.post-gazette.com/empty-netters/2007/12/07/Conklin-back-in-the-NHL-Brind-Amour-relieved/stories/200712070231 Conklin back in the NHL, Brind'Amour relieved Post-Gazette December 7, 2007 September 17, 2024 Conklin started for the first time on December 20, winning the game 5–4 in a shootout.https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/sports/pro/2007/12/21/penguins-top-bruins-in-shootout/52702118007/ Penguins top Bruins in shootout Cape Cod Times December 21, 2007 September 17, 2024 After winning his first nine starts and supplanting Sabourin as the starting goaltender, Conklin lost his first game, a shootout, on January 12 against the Atlanta Thrashers.https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/280112028 Thrashers 3-2 Penguins (Jan 12, 2008) ESPN Before Fleury's eventual return as a starter on March 2,https://www.thestar.com/sports/fleury-returns-to-penguins/article_62c32709-64a1-510f-90c8-7f3fcffd45e9.html Fleury returns to Penguins Toronto Star February 24, 2008 September 17, 2024 Crosby also sustained a high ankle sprain on January 18 against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was ruled out for six to eight weeks.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=350811&page=NewsPage&service=page Crosby out 6–8 weeks January 22, 2008 Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090109025736/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=350811&page=NewsPage&service=page January 9, 2009 mdy-all Crosby returned on March 4, playing in three games before being removed from the lineup again on March 12. After missing the next seven games, Crosby returned against the New York Islanders on March 27, after missing 28 games.Joe Sager Crosby to return Thursday night http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=358184&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins March 26, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080620150943/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=358184 June 20, 2008 mdy-all The injury forced Crosby to miss the All-Star Game, where he was the leading vote-getter for the second year in a row.Robinson Alan Penguins Crosby to miss All-Star Game https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/590999 Taiwan News Associated Press January 22, 2008 August 19, 2021 Teammate Evgeni Malkin was selected to play for the Eastern Conference team in place of the injured Crosby.http://www.nhl.com/allstar/2008/east_roster.html 2008 Eastern Conference All-Star roster National Hockey League September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080706101033/http://www.nhl.com/allstar/2008/east_roster.html July 6, 2008 dead mdy-all Following the release of Recchi in early Decemberhttps://thehockeynews.com/news/news/pittsburgh-penguins-waive-slumping-39-year-old-veteran-mark-recchi Pittsburgh Penguins waive slumping 39-year-old veteran Mark Recchi The Hockey News December 4, 2007 September 17, 2024 and injuries to Crosby and Roberts (Recchi's replacement), Sergei Gonchar remained the Penguins' only active captain. The team assigned two new alternate captains, with Ryan Malone and Darryl Sydor serving during the injuries.Joe Sager Malone, Sydor Emerge As Leaders http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=353467&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins February 14, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080415225901/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=353467 April 15, 2008 mdy-all After the injury to Crosby on January 18, a makeshift line composed of Malkin, Malone and Petr Sykora, dubbed the "Steel City Line",Michael Farber Pens' Malone has seen highs and lows http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/194316 Sports Illustrated May 18, 2008 September 29, 2008 May 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080519212140/http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/194316 live helped sustain the Penguins' standing. Malkin scored 46 points during Crosby's absence. Winter Classic 2008 NHL Winter Classic thumb|View from inside the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Winter Classic With an attendance of 71,417, the Winter Classic, held on January 1, 2008, at Ralph Wilson Stadium, surpassed the NHL single-game attendance record set on November 22, 2003, when the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Montreal Canadiens at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton before 57,167 fans in the 2003 Heritage Classic. The New Year's Day game between the Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres was broadcast nationwide on NBC in the United States, CBC in Canada, all Westwood One affiliates in the US and Canada and on XM satellite radio. The Penguins defeated the Sabres, 2–1, with a shootout goal from Crosby.https://www.espn.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=burnside_scott&id=3176222 Winter Classic: We're live from Buffalo ESPN Burnside Scott January 1, 2008 November 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081024220712/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=burnside_scott&id=3176222 October 24, 2008 live Fan support On December 21, 2007, at a game against the New York Islanders, the Penguins tied a franchise record with 30 straight regular-season sellouts, dating to the second half of the 2006–07 season.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=347465&page=NewsPage&service=page Pens Tie Regular Season Sellout Streak Pittsburgh Penguins December 21, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080607205447/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=347465&page=NewsPage&service=page June 7, 2008 mdy-all The record was surpassed at the next home game against the Boston Bruins on December 23, with the 31st consecutive sellout of the regular season.Joe Sager Pens fans set sellout record http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=347571 Pittsburgh Penguins December 23, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080630161805/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=347571 June 30, 2008 mdy-all On March 12, against the Buffalo Sabres, with a standing-room-only crowd of 17,132, the Penguins set a franchise record after selling out all 35 games to date, surpassing the record set during the 1988–89 and 1989–90 seasons when the Penguins sold out 34 of 40 home games.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=355978 Pens website No. 1 Pittsburgh Penguins March 5, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080609204816/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=355978 June 9, 2008 mdy-all For the first time in the franchise's 41-year history, the team sold out all 41 home games, concluding with their Atlantic Division-clinching victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on April 2.Game recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=1199&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins April 2, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008114117/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=1199&gameType=2&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page October 8, 2008 dead At 17,089, the average attendance for a home game was greater than Mellon Arena's seating capacity of 16,940, causing the team's season attendance to exceed 100% capacity. The 67 consecutive sellouts attracted 888,653 total fans, a record for home attendance for the franchise.Penguins set attendance record http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08157/887696-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 5, 2008 September 29, 2008 June 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080608032221/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08157/887696-100.stm dead The March 27 game against the Islanders received a television rating of 10.7, the second-highest rating all-time for a Penguins game. The only game to draw a higher rating, at 15.9, was the comeback of Mario Lemieux against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 27, 2000. The flagship station for Penguins television broadcasts, FSN Pittsburgh, had the highest-rated NHL broadcasts of any of the Fox Sports Net regional affiliates for the second year in a row.Pens-Isles game draw huge ratings on FSN http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=358423 Pittsburgh Penguins March 28, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080914032956/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=358423 September 14, 2008 dead thumb|right|Colby Armstrong and Maxime Talbot appear in a commercial for a Pittsburgh-based luxury car dealership. Strong support from fans continued into the playoffs, as the Penguins sold out their first two home games in 11 minutes.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=358421&page=NewsPage&service=page 1st 2 Playoff Game Tickets Sold Out Pittsburgh Penguins March 28, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080914152934/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=358421 September 14, 2008 mdy-all The team erected a 12 by 16 foot LED screen on the lawn directly outside Mellon Arena, allowing fans to watch all playoff games outside of the stadium, free of charge.Robert Dvorchak The fans: It's a playoff night in Pittsburgh https://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/2008/04/10/The-fans-It-s-a-playoff-night-in-Pittsburgh/stories/200804100500 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 10, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081012194950/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08101/872034-61.stm October 12, 2008 live A rally scheduled by Allegheny County executive Dan Onorato and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl took place in front of the Allegheny County Courthouse prior to Game 2 of the team's first-round series on April 11.Chico Harlan Downtown Penguins fans rally in support of team's first playoff game http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07102/777314-53.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette April 12, 2008 September 29, 2008 November 3, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071103080219/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07102/777314-53.stm dead The Penguins' third game of the playoffs attracted the third-highest regional viewing audience all-time for a Penguins game.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360557 Pens Telecast Draws Record Audience Pittsburgh Penguins April 15, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080620140842/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360557 June 20, 2008 mdy-all The 4,200 tickets offered for the team's first two home games of Round Two sold out within 10 minutes.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=360883&page=NewsPage&service=page Tickets sell out in 10 minutes Pittsburgh Penguins April 18, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080619153754/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360883 June 19, 2008 mdy-all As the playoffs advanced into the later rounds, the team had growing support from players and coaches of other teams in Pittsburgh, including the Steelers and Pirates, and many of the players attended games.Ed Bouchette Steelers and Pirates supporting Penguins in big way http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08143/883866-66.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 22, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080920161338/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08143/883866-66.stm September 20, 2008 dead Ed Bouchette Steelers Notebook: Big Ben gets Stanley Cup fever http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08142/883440-66.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 21, 2008 September 29, 2008 May 26, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080526181738/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08142/883440-66.stm dead Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watched Game 6 of the Finals outside Mellon Arena, along with 3,000 other fans.Dan Majors Penguins' faithful assemble at arena http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08157/887600-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 5, 2008 September 29, 2008 June 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080608023720/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08157/887600-61.stm dead Prior to the Stanley Cup Finals, Mayor Ravenstahl led a rally in the city's Market Square, which featured chanting by the several hundred people in attendance; cooked octopus was also served by Wholey's Fish Market, in reference to the Detroit tradition of throwing octopuses onto the ice.Anya Sostek Octopus devoured at Penguins rally in Market Square http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/08144/884354-100.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 23, 2008 September 29, 2008 June 2, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080602040802/http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/08144/884354-100.stm live The team also opened up Mellon Arena for fans to watch away games on the JumboTron during the Stanley Cup Finals; over 13,500 people attended Game 1. Joe Sager Fans Pack Mellon Arena For Game 1 http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=364294 Pittsburgh Penguins May 25, 2008 May 26, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080528001429/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=364294 May 28, 2008 dead Fans who watched the three games played in Detroit raised over $85,000 for the Mario Lemieux Foundation for cancer research. The Penguins also ranked first in the league in merchandise sales. Ray Fittipaldo Penguins' rabid fan base starting to rival that other black-and-gold team http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08275/916425-13.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008 October 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081004062215/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08275/916425-13.stm dead In an annual survey of over 80,000 fans conducted by ESPN The Magazine titled "Ultimate Standings: Fan Satisfaction Rankings," the Penguins ranked as the best National Hockey League team in terms of fan relations. The team also ranked third in that category, out of all 122 major sports franchises of the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the NHL. In the overall standings, the Penguins ranked seventh in the NHL, and 24th of the 122 teams in all four leagues.Ultimate Standings: Fan Satisfaction Rankings http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/mag/franchiseRanks ESPN The Magazine September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080518221758/http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/mag/franchiseRanks May 18, 2008 During the 2006–07 season, the team ranked 11th in the NHL, and 35th overall.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361565 Pens Rank 1st in Fan Relations Pittsburgh Penguins April 24, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080626001344/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361565 June 26, 2008 mdy-all Plans for the future During the All-Star break, the league announced that the Penguins would open the 2008–09 season with games on October 4 and 5 against the Ottawa Senators at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Also, the New York Rangers would open against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Prague, Czech Republic.Adam Kimelman Lightning, Senators, Rangers, Penguins open in Europe https://www.nhl.com/news/lightning-senators-rangers-penguins-open-in-europe/c-375716 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063326/https://www.nhl.com/news/lightning-senators-rangers-penguins-open-in-europe/c-375716 dead August 19, 2021 National Hockey League January 1, 2008 August 19, 2021 Later, on March 12, the league and the NHL Players Association announced that the Penguins would play an exhibition game against Jokerit of the SM-liiga, the top professional league in Finland, on October 2, at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=356628&page=NewsPage&service=page Pens to play exhibition in Finland Pittsburgh Penguins March 12, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180345/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=356628&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all Progress was made towards the team's new arena on March 22, when the former St. Francis Hospital, across the street from Mellon Arena, was imploded.Joe Sager Building successfully imploded http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=357794&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins March 22, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090113003629/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=357794 January 13, 2009 mdy-all Following debris removal and site preparation, groundbreaking for construction began in the summer.Bob Smizik http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08228/904529-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Arena groundbreaking is great day for hockey August 15, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080820160520/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08228/904529-61.stm August 20, 2008 dead Season results The Penguins clinched their second consecutive playoff berth on March 25 in a 2–0 victory against the New Jersey Devils and earned the second-seed in the Eastern Conference.Brian Compton Penguins Fleury steals the show https://www.nhl.com/news/penguins-fleury-steals-the-show/c-371000 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063324/https://www.nhl.com/news/penguins-fleury-steals-the-show/c-371000 dead August 19, 2021 National Hockey League March 26, 2008 August 19, 2021 Two years removed from their last-place Eastern Conference finish in 2006,Joe Sager Penguins resilience pays off with title http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359000 Pittsburgh Penguins April 3, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080616002527/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=359000&page=NewsPage&service=page June 16, 2008 mdy-all the Penguins clinched the Atlantic Division for the first time ever, when they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 4–2.Brian Compton Pens clinch Atlantic https://www.nhl.com/news/pens-clinch-atlantic/c-371081 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063328/https://www.nhl.com/news/pens-clinch-atlantic/c-371081 dead August 19, 2021 National Hockey League April 3, 2008 August 19, 2021 The division championship was the first for the Penguins since winning the Northeast Division in 1998. It was the best finish by the team since finishing second in the 1997–98 season. The 102 points the Penguins gained during the season was the team's fifth 100-point season. The Penguins raised banners for their top finish in the Atlantic Division and subsequent Eastern Conference playoff championship prior to the first Mellon Arena home game of the 2008–09 season. A "Banner" Night In Pittsburgh http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385671 PittsburghPenguins.com October 9, 2008 October 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081010205402/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385671 October 10, 2008 dead Game log background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 5px solid; 2007–08 regular season2007-08 Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/PIT/2008_games.html Hockey-Reference.com April 24, 2025 y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; October: 6–4–1 (home: 3–3–1; road: 3–2–0), 13 points # Oct Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points Recap |- | 1 || 5 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–4 || Carolina Hurricanes || PNC Arena (17,816) || 0–1–0 || 0 || 2007020015 L |- | 2 || 6 || 7:30 PM || Anaheim Ducks || 4–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 1–1–0 || 2 || 2007020027 W |- | 3 || 10 || 7:30 PM || Montreal Canadiens || 3–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,006) || 1–2–0 || 2 || 2007020043 L |- | 4 || 13 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–4 || Toronto Maple Leafs || Air Canada Centre (19,479) || 2–2–0 || 4 || 2007020064 W |- | 5 || 17 || 7:30 PM || New Jersey Devils || 5–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,990) || 2–3–0 || 4 || 2007020086 L |- | 6 || 19 || 7:30 PM || Carolina Hurricanes || 3–4 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 3–3–0 || 6 || 2007020099 W |- | 7 || 20 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 || Washington Capitals || Verizon Center (18,277) || 4–3–0 || 8 || 2007020108 W |- | 8 || 23 || 7:00 PM || New York Rangers || 0–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,012) || 5–3–0 || 10 || 2007020120 W |- | 9 || 25 || 7:30 PM || Toronto Maple Leafs || 5–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,051) || 5–4–0 || 10 || 2007020134 L |- | 10 || 27 || 7:00 PM || Montreal Canadiens || 4–3 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,085) || 5–4–1 || 11 || 2007020150 OTL |- | 11 || 30 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–2 || Minnesota Wild || Xcel Energy Center (18,568) || 6–4–1 || 13 || 2007020163 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; November: 5–7–1 (home: 3–3–1; road: 2–4–0), 11 points # Nov Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points Recap |- | 12 || 1 || 9:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 || Colorado Avalanche || Pepsi Center (18,007) || 6–5–1 || 13 || 2007020178 L |- | 13 || 3 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 || New York Islanders || Nassau Coliseum (16,234) || 6–6–1 || 13 || 2007020190 L |- | 14 || 5 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–0 || New Jersey Devils || Prudential Center (14,032) || 7–6–1 || 15 || 2007020202 W |- | 15 || 7 || 7:00 PM || Philadelphia Flyers || 3–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 7–7–1 || 15 || 2007020214 L |- | 16 || 8 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || New York Rangers || Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,200) || 7–8–1 || 15 || 2007020223 L |- | 17 || 10 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–5 || Philadelphia Flyers || Wells Fargo Center (19,859) || 7–9–1 || 15 || 2007020238 L |- | 18 || 12 || 7:30 PM || New Jersey Devils || 3–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,096) || 7–10–1 || 15 || 2007020249 L |- | 19 || 15 || 7:30 PM || New York Islanders || 2–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,972) || 8–10–1 || 17 || 2007020265 W |- | 20 || 17 || 7:30 PM || New York Rangers || 4–3 OT || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,125) || 8–10–2 || 18 || 2007020284 OTL |- | 21 || 21 || 7:30 PM || New Jersey Devils || 2–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 8–11–2 || 18 || 2007020305 L |- | 22 || 22 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–5 SO || Ottawa Senators || Canadian Tire Centre (20,061) || 9–11–2 || 20 || 2007020311 W |- | 23 || 24 || 7:30 PM || Atlanta Thrashers || 0–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 10–11–2 || 22 || 2007020331 W |- | 24 || 30 || 7:30 PM || Dallas Stars || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 11–11–2 || 24 || 2007020366 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; December: 9–5–0 (home: 4–2–0; road: 5–3–0), 18 points # Dec Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points Recap |- | 25 || 1 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || Toronto Maple Leafs || Air Canada Centre (19,534) || 11–12–2 || 24 || 2007020373 L |- | 26 || 3 || 7:30 PM || Phoenix Coyotes || 1–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,979) || 12–12–2 || 26 || 2007020389 W |- | 27 || 5 || 9:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–2 || Edmonton Oilers || Rexall Place (16,839) || 13–12–2 || 28 || 2007020403 W |- | 28 || 6 || 9:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–2 SO || Calgary Flames || Scotiabank Saddledome (19,289) || 14–12–2 || 30 || 2007020410 W |- | 29 || 8 || 10:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 SO || Vancouver Canucks || Rogers Arena (18,630) || 15–12–2 || 32 || 2007020427 W |- | 30 || 11 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–8 || Philadelphia Flyers || Wells Fargo Center (19,409) || 15–13–2 || 32 || 2007020441 L |- | 31 || 13 || 7:30 PM || Ottawa Senators || 4–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,982) || 15–14–2 || 32 || 2007020456 L |- | 32 || 15 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–2 || New York Islanders || Nassau Coliseum (15,269) || 16–14–2 || 34 || 2007020472 W |- | 33 || 18 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 0–4 || New York Rangers || Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,200) || 16–15–2 || 34 || 2007020488 L |- | 34 || 20 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–4 SO || Boston Bruins || TD Garden (15,304) || 17–15–2 || 36 || 2007020502 W |- | 35 || 21 || 7:30 PM || New York Islanders || 4–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,008) || 17–16–2 || 36 || 2007020513 L |- | 36 || 23 || 3:00 PM || Boston Bruins || 2–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,060) || 18–16–2 || 38 || 2007020528 W |- | 37 || 27 || 7:30 PM || Washington Capitals || 3–4 OT || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 19–16–2 || 40 || 2007020548 W |- | 38 || 29 || 7:30 PM || Buffalo Sabres || 0–2 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 20–16–2 || 42 || 2007020566 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; January: 8–3–2 (home: 3–1–1; road: 5–2–1), 18 points # Jan Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points Recap |- | 39 || 1 || 1:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 SO || Buffalo Sabres || Ralph Wilson Stadium (71,217) || 21–16–2 || 44 || 2007020584 W |- | 40 || 3 || 7:30 PM || Toronto Maple Leafs || 2–6 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,074) || 22–16–2 || 46 || 2007020598 W |- | 41 || 5 || 3:00 PM || Florida Panthers || 0–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,090) || 23–16–2 || 48 || 2007020614 W |- | 42 || 8 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–1 || Florida Panthers || BB&T Center (17,086) || 24–16–2 || 50 || 2007020632 W |- | 43 || 10 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–1 || Tampa Bay Lightning || Amalie Arena (20,426) || 25–16–2 || 52 || 2007020646 W |- | 44 || 12 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 SO || Atlanta Thrashers || Philips Arena (18,545) || 25–16–3 || 53 || 2007020662 OTL |- | 45 || 14 || 7:00 PM || New York Rangers || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,000) || 26–16–3 || 55 || 2007020674 W |- | 46 || 18 || 7:30 PM || Tampa Bay Lightning || 3–0 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 26–17–3 || 55 || 2007020701 L |- | 47 || 19 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–0 || Montreal Canadiens || Bell Centre (21,273) || 27–17–3 || 57 || 2007020708 W |- | 48 || 21 || 7:30 PM || Washington Capitals || 6–5 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,050) || 27–17–4 || 58 || 2007020725 OTL |- | 49 || 24 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–4 || Philadelphia Flyers || Wells Fargo Center (19,807) || 27–18–4 || 58 || 2007020744 L |- | 50 || 29 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–2 || New Jersey Devils || Prudential Center (13,595) || 28–18–4 || 60 || 2007020755 W |- | 51 || 30 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–4 || Atlanta Thrashers || Philips Arena (14,070) || 28–19–4 || 60 || 2007020765 L |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; February: 8–3–3 (home: 5–1–2; road: 3–2–1), 19 points # Feb Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points Recap |- | 52 || 2 || 7:30 PM || Carolina Hurricanes || 1–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,058) || 29–19–4 || 62 || 2007020791 W |- | 53 || 4 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–4 OT || New Jersey Devils || Prudential Center (13,012) || 29–19–5 || 63 || 2007020798 OTL |- | 54 || 7 || 7:30 PM || New York Islanders || 3–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,075) || 30–19–5 || 65 || 2007020821 W |- | 55 || 9 || 1:00 PM || Los Angeles Kings || 2–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,034) || 31–19–5 || 67 || 2007020832 W |- | 56 || 10 || 1:00 PM || Philadelphia Flyers || 3–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 32–19–5 || 69 || 2007020843 W |- | 57 || 13 || 7:30 PM || Boston Bruins || 2–1 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (16,982) || 32–20–5 || 69 || 2007020865 L |- | 58 || 14 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–4 || Carolina Hurricanes || PNC Arena (14,922) || 32–21–5 || 69 || 2007020868 L |- | 59 || 17 || 6:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–1 || Buffalo Sabres || First Niagara Center (18,690) || 33–21–5 || 71 || 2007020890 W |- | 60 || 19 || 7:30 PM || Florida Panthers || 2–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,075) || 34–21–5 || 73 || 2007020906 W |- | 61 || 21 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–4 || Montreal Canadiens || Bell Centre (21,273) || 35–21–5 || 75 || 2007020921 W |- | 62 || 23 || 3:00 PM || Ottawa Senators || 4–3 OT || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 35–21–6 || 76 || 2007020931 OTL |- | 63 || 24 || 3:00 PM || San Jose Sharks || 2–1 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 35–21–7 || 77 || 2007020942 OTL |- | 64 || 26 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–2 || New York Islanders || Nassau Coliseum (11,258) || 36–21–7 || 79 || 2007020951 W |- | 65 || 28 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–5 || Boston Bruins || TD Garden (17,565) || 36–22–7 || 79 || 2007020964 L |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; March: 10–4–1 (home: 7–0–0; road: 3–4–1), 21 points # Mar Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points Recap |- | 66 || 1 || 3:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–5 || Ottawa Senators || Canadian Tire Centre (20,153) || 36–23–7 || 79 || 2007020980 L |- | 67 || 2 || 3:00 PM || Atlanta Thrashers || 2–3 SO || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 37–23–7 || 81 || 2007020991 W |- | 68 || 4 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–0 || Tampa Bay Lightning || Amalie Arena (19,206) || 38–23–7 || 83 || 2007021002 W |- | 69 || 6 || 7:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–5 || Florida Panthers || BB&T Center (17,012) || 38–24–7 || 83 || 2007021018 L |- | 70 || 9 || 12:30 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–2 || Washington Capitals || Verizon Center (18,277) || 39–24–7 || 85 || 2007021038 W |- | 71 || 12 || 7:30 PM || Buffalo Sabres || 3–7 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 40–24–7 || 87 || 2007021059 W |- | 72 || 16 || 12:00 PM || Philadelphia Flyers || 1–7 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 41–24–7 || 89 || 2007021086 W |- | 73 || 18 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–5 || New York Rangers || Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,200) || 41–25–7 || 89 || 2007021096 L |- | 74 || 20 || 7:30 PM || Tampa Bay Lightning || 2–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,044) || 42–25–7 || 91 || 2007021112 W |- | 75 || 22 || 7:30 PM || New Jersey Devils || 1–7 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 43–25–7 || 93 || 2007021131 W |- | 76 || 24 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–4 || New York Islanders || Nassau Coliseum (16,234) || 43–26–7 || 93 || 2007021136 L |- | 77 || 25 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–0 || New Jersey Devils || Prudential Center (16,292) || 44–26–7 || 95 || 2007021141 W |- | 78 || 27 || 7:30 PM || New York Islanders || 1–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,025) || 45–26–7 || 97 || 2007021157 W |- | 79 || 30 || 12:30 PM || New York Rangers || 1–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,020) || 46–26–7 || 99 || 2007021179 W |- | 80 || 31 || 7:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–2 OT || New York Rangers || Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,200) || 46–26–8 || 100 || 2007021186 OTL |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; April: 1–1–0 (home: 1–0–0; road: 0–1–0), 2 points # Apr Time (ET) Visitor Score Home Location Record Points Recap |- | 81 || 2 || 7:30 PM || Philadelphia Flyers || 2–4 || Pittsburgh Penguins || Civic Arena (17,132) || 47–26–8 || 102 || 2007021199 W |- | 82 || 6 || 3:00 PM || Pittsburgh Penguins || 0–2 || Philadelphia Flyers || Wells Fargo Center (19,767) || 47–27–8 || 102 || 2007021225 L |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid black W #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid black L #fff Overtime/shootout loss (1 point) 1px solid black OTL Divisional standings PIT Conference standings PIT Detailed records Final2007-2008 Pittsburgh Penguins vs All Teams http://penguins.nhl.com/club/teamvsteam.htm?season=20072008 Pittsburgh PenguinsJuly 2026 medicmedic Eastern Conference Atlantic GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L New Jersey Devils 8 4 3 1 220–210 28 17 11–34 7–37 202–225 New York Islanders 8 5 3 0 224–268 22 21 9–38 5–35 190–270 New York Rangers 8 3 3 2 180–260 16 21 5–35 9–42 205–213 Philadelphia Flyers 8 3 5 0 214–229 23 28 9–40 11–46 222–253 Pittsburgh Penguins Division Total 32 15 14 3 838–967 89 87 34–147 32–160 819–961 Northeast GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Boston Bruins 4 2 2 0 103–135 11 13 2–21 3–21 111–133 Buffalo Sabres 4 4 0 0 111–132 15 5 4–16 1–14 112–119 Montreal Canadiens 4 2 1 1 107–115 12 11 5–16 4–14 101–121 Ottawa Senators 4 1 2 1 116–120 14 18 3–22 6–13 99–138 Toronto Maple Leafs 4 2 2 0 133–130 16 15 4–23 3–20 125–114 Division Total 20 11 7 2 570–632 68 62 18–98 17–82 548–625 Southeast GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Atlanta Thrashers 4 2 1 1 129–126 11 9 2–13 4–17 103–121 Carolina Hurricanes 4 2 2 0 114–139 11 12 5–23 5–20 117–135 Florida Panthers 4 3 1 0 125–134 11 8 3–22 0–8 99–131 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 3 1 0 102–126 10 6 1–11 2–14 88–120 Washington Capitals 4 3 0 1 90–124 15 12 5–20 4–18 106–132 Division Total 20 13 5 2 560–649 58 47 16–89 15–77 513–639 Conference Total 72 39 26 7 1968–2248 215 196 68–334 64–319 1880–2225 Western Conference Northwest GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Calgary Flames 1 1 0 0 35–28 3 2 1–5 1–3 33–32 Colorado Avalanche 1 0 1 0 28–33 2 3 1–6 1–6 27–29 Edmonton Oilers 1 1 0 0 31–19 4 2 1–2 0–1 28–29 Minnesota Wild 1 1 0 0 27–30 4 2 1–1 0–2 38–23 Vancouver Canucks 1 1 0 0 33–36 2 1 0–5 0–5 23–34 Division Total 5 4 1 0 154–146 15 10 4–19 2–17 149–147 Pacific GP W L OT SHOTS GF GA PP PK FO W–L Anaheim Ducks 1 1 0 0 29–23 5 4 1–5 1–5 32–37 Dallas Stars 1 1 0 0 28–23 4 1 0–2 0–3 21–25 Los Angeles Kings 1 1 0 0 36–28 4 2 2–6 0–5 22–37 Phoenix Coyotes 1 1 0 0 33–18 3 1 1–8 1–3 34–29 San Jose Sharks 1 0 0 1 21–37 1 2 1–4 0–5 23–26 Division Total 5 4 0 1 147–129 17 10 5–25 2–21 132–154 Conference Total 10 8 1 1 301–275 32 20 9–44 4–38 281–301 NHL Total 82 47 27 8 2269–2523 247 216 77–378 68–357 2161–2526 Playoffs 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference quarterfinal The Penguins opened the playoffs against the seventh-seeded Ottawa Senators, in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal, a rematch of the previous season's first round matchup that saw Ottawa win in five games. In the opening game on April 9 in Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena, the Penguins defeated the Senators 4–0. In the game, Evgeni Malkin scored his first career playoff goal, Marc-Andre Fleury recorded his first career playoff shutout, Petr Sykora added a goal and Gary Roberts scored twice.Game One recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=121&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613133000/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=121&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page June 13, 2008 mdy-all In game two, the Penguins took a lead of 3–0 following a goal from Sergei Gonchar and two from Sykora. The Senators came back to tie the game in the third period, before Ryan Malone scored twice to give the Penguins their second victory in the series.Game Two recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=122&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080612214853/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=122&season=20072008&gameType=3 June 12, 2008 mdy-all The Pens scored four unanswered goals from Maxime Talbot, Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal and Marian Hossa to defeat the Senators 4–1 in game three, the first game in Ottawa's Scotiabank Place.Game Three recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=123&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080621101043/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=123&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page June 21, 2008 mdy-all Two days later, the Penguins managed to eliminate the Senators in four games, the only team to do so in the first round. The team got goals from Malkin, Crosby and the series-winner from Jarkko Ruutu in the second period to defeat the Senators, 3–1.Game Four recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=124&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080619201046/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=124&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page June 19, 2008 mdy-all The Penguins were the first team to advance from the opening round. The series win was the team's first since the 2001 playoffs, and the first sweep of a playoff series in 16 years.Associated Press Penguins eliminate Senators in first sweep in 16 years https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/17/sports/hockey/17nhl.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=Pittsburgh+Penguins&st=nyt&oref=slogin The New York Times April 17, 2008 September 29, 2008 April 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150403092239/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/17/sports/hockey/17nhl.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=Pittsburgh+Penguins&st=nyt&oref=slogin live Eastern Conference semifinals The Penguins began the Eastern Conference semifinal against their Atlantic Division rival New York Rangers on April 25. The team overcame a 3–0 deficit to defeat the Rangers 5–4 in game one. Hossa tied the game 4:40 into the third period, and Sykora took the lead twenty seconds later. After Scott Gomez tied the game at four, Malkin scored the game-winning goal, deflecting a shot by Crosby with 1:41 left.Semi-finals: Game One recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=221&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080914033011/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=221&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page September 14, 2008 dead In game two, Staal scored a powerplay goal to take a 1–0 lead. In the last minute, Adam Hall shot the puck down ice, and it drifted into the empty net. Marc-Andre Fleury saved all 26 shots, and the Penguins took a 2–0 lead in the series.Semi-finals: Game Two recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=222&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080914033016/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=222&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page September 14, 2008 dead The Penguins entered game three at Madison Square Gardens after going 0–3–1 in the building during the regular season. They led 3–1 after the first period, before Jaromir Jagr tied the game. Malkin scored on the powerplay with 2:07 left in the second period to take the lead, and Malone added a goal in the third to give the Pens a 5–3 win, and a 3–0 series lead.Semi-finals: Game Three recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20072008&gtype=3&gnum=223 Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008122241/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20072008&gtype=3&gnum=223 October 8, 2008 dead The Penguins lost their first game of the post-season in game four against the Rangers. Jagr scored in the second period, Brandon Dubinsky in the third and Jagr scored again on an empty net goal in the last minute to force game five.Semi-finals: Game Four recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=224&season=20072008&gameType=3 Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008113636/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&gameNumber=224&season=20072008&gameType=3 October 8, 2008 dead In game five, the Penguins took a 2–0 lead in the second period after goals from Malkin and Hossa before the Rangers tied in the third. The game entered overtime, the first of the playoffs for the Penguins, where Hossa scored his second goal of the game 7:10 in. With the goal, the Penguins advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.Semi-finals: Game Five recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=225&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008114122/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=225&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page October 8, 2008 dead Eastern Conference final The Eastern Conference final began between the Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers on May 9. Malkin scored with 7 seconds left in the first period to take a 3–2 lead, and extended the advantage with a shorthanded goal in the second period, giving the Penguins a 1–0 advantage in the series after game one.Eastern Finals: Game One recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=311&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008114127/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=311&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page October 8, 2008 dead In game two, Talbot scored to take the lead in the third period, and Staal added an empty-net goal to give the Penguins a 4–2 win and a 2–0 series lead. The win was the Penguins' seventh consecutive home playoff win, a franchise record, improving on a six-game streak in the 1992 playoffs. The Penguins also became only the fifth team to start the playoffs with a 10–1 record, and the first since the Detroit Red Wings in 1995.Eastern Finals: Game Two recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=312&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008122312/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=312&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page October 8, 2008 dead Game three saw the series move across the state to Philadelphia; the Penguins struck quickly with goals from Ryan Whitney and Hossa within the first eight minutes.Eastern Finals: Game Three recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20072008&gtype=3&gnum=313 Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008113642/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20072008&gtype=3&gnum=313 October 8, 2008 dead Hossa added his second goal on an empty net to seal the victory. With the win, the Penguins become the first team since the 1983 Edmonton Oilers to start the playoffs 11–1. The Penguins failed to close out the Eastern Conference finals with a sweep of the Flyers in game four, losing 4–2. The Flyers jumped out to a 3–0 lead in the first period. The Penguins fought back getting two goals from Jordan Staal in the third period, but Joffrey Lupul's second goal on an empty net sealed the win for the Flyers.Eastern Finals: Game Four recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20072008&gtype=3&gnum=314 Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008113647/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=Recap&seas=20072008&gtype=3&gnum=314 October 8, 2008 dead The series returned to Pittsburgh for game five, where the Penguins won their eighth consecutive home game by a final score of 6–0, the Prince of Wales Trophy, and a trip to the Stanley Cup Final.Eastern Finals: Game Five recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=315&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080521040039/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=315&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page May 21, 2008 Stanley Cup Finals 2008 Stanley Cup Final thumb|right|200px|A street sign celebrates the Penguins' 2008 Stanley Cup Finals appearance on Fifth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. The Penguins faced the champion of Western Conference and Presidents' Trophy-winning Detroit Red Wings for the Stanley Cup. The best-of-seven series began in Detroit on May 24, the first series the Penguins opened on the road. It was the third Stanley Cup Final appearance for the Penguins franchise, the first since consecutive victories during the 1991 and 1992 Stanley Cup Final. The Red Wings made their 23rd appearance, and first since 2002. The series ended on June 4 with the Red Wings winning in six games.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1772678/2020/04/26/rewatching-the-classics-game-6-of-the-2008-stanley-cup-final/ Rewatching the Classics: Game 6 of the 2008 Stanley Cup final Custance Craig Bultman Max Gentille Sean The New York Times April 26, 2020 August 13, 2025 In game one at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, the Red Wings opened scoring in the second period with a goal from Mikael Samuelsson before finishing with three goals in the third period from Samuelsson, Dan Cleary and Henrik Zetterberg, shutting out the Penguins 4–0.Stanley Cup Finals: Game One recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=411&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080626224927/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=411&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page June 26, 2008 mdy-all In preparation for Game 2, Head Coach Michel Therrien revised Pittsburgh's lines; the changes included starting Gary Roberts, who did not play in Game 1. Dave Molinari Moving forward: Therrien shuffles lines hoping to make a difference in Game 2 http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/08147/884953-61.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 26, 2008 May 26, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080602040803/http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/08147/884953-61.stm June 2, 2008 dead In game two, the Penguins were shut-out for a second time. Detroit's Brad Stuart and Tomas Holmstrom scored in the first period and Valtteri Filppula added a third goal in the third period. Pittsburgh struggled, failing to direct a shot on goal for the first 12 minutes of the game.Stanley Cup Finals: Game Two recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=412&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080922114122/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=412&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page September 22, 2008 dead Pittsburgh shuffled their lineup again prior to game three, replacing defenseman Kris Letang with Darryl Sydor. Dan Rosen Cup winner Sydor jumps back into Pens lineup http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=364556 Pittsburgh Penguins May 28, 2008 May 28, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080529001708/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=364556 May 29, 2008 dead Game three saw the Penguins score their first goal of the Final when Crosby netted a wrist shot 17:25 into the opening period. Crosby added his second goal of the game early in the second period. In the third, Adam Hall added the game-winning goal in the final period with assists from Maxime Talbot and Roberts. The Penguins held off a late charge by the Red Wings to win their first game of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 3–2.Stanley Cup Finals: Game Three recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=413&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081014040932/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=413&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page October 14, 2008 dead Entering game four, Sykora said the game was a must-win for the Penguins: "For us, basically, [game four] is a do-or-die game."Dave Molinari Sykora: Penguins face a must-win situation tonight https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2008/05/31/Sykora-Penguins-face-a-must-win-situation-tonight/stories/200805310166 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080610011002/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08152/886369-13.stm?cmpid=sports.xml June 10, 2008 live Despite an early goal from Marian Hossa, the Penguins were unable to hold off the Red Wings, who got goals from Nicklas Lidstrom and Jiri Hudler. The Penguins' inability to capitalize on a 5-on-3 man advantage in the 3rd period, which lasted for 1:26, sealed the third victory of the series for the Red Wings.Stanley Cup Finals: Game Four recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=414&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080922114127/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=414&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page September 22, 2008 dead In game five of the series, Pittsburgh faced elimination in Detroit, where they had not yet won in the series. Down 3–2 with 35 seconds remaining in regulation, Talbot scored for the Penguins, who had removed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to gain an extra skater. The goal tied the game at three, forcing it into sudden-death overtime. In the third overtime period, Sykora scored at the 109:57 mark of the game to give the Penguins the victory and force game six. Sykora's goal was assisted by Malkin, who had struggled in the series, and Gonchar, who was returning for his first shift in 50 minutes due to an injury. In the fifth-longest Stanley Cup game in history, goaltender Fleury stopped 55 shots, with 24 in overtime.Stanley Cup Finals: Game Five recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=415&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080922114132/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=415&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page September 22, 2008 dead Ryan Malone played in game six, despite being hit in the face with the puck in game five. Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote that the team "seemed almost in awe of the way Malone reacted to a significant facial injury the way most people would a paper cut." Dave Molinari Penguins again stare at elimination tonight at Mellon Arena http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08156/887125-13.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette June 4, 2008 June 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080607001137/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08156/887125-13.stm June 7, 2008 dead In game six, Pittsburgh got goals from Malkin, his first in the Final, and Hossa. Entering the final minute and trailing by one, Pittsburgh pulled Fleury for the second time that game, hoping to score with circumstances similar to Hossa's earlier goal. A tipped shot which passed in between Chris Osgood and the goal line as time expired did not enter the net, giving Detroit the victory. Pittsburgh's final defeat of the season was by a score of 3–2.Stanley Cup Finals: Game Six recap http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=416&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins October 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080920172605/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?gameNumber=416&gameType=3&page=Recap&season=20072008&service=page September 20, 2008 dead Playoff log background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 5px solid; 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs No. 7 Ottawa: 4–0 (home: 2–0; road: 2–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals OTT goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- | 1 || April 9 || Ottawa || 0–4 || Pittsburgh || || Roberts (2), Sykora, Malkin || || Fleury || 17,132 || 1–0 || 2007030121 W |- | 2 || April 11 || Ottawa || 3–5|| Pittsburgh || || Gonchar, Sykora (2), Malone (2) || Donovan, Stillman, Bass || Fleury || 17,132 || 2–0 || 2007030122 W |- | 3 || April 14 || Pittsburgh || 4–1 || Ottawa || || Talbot, Crosby, Staal, Hossa || Foligno || Fleury || 19,961 || 3–0 || 2007030123 W |- | 4 || April 16 || Pittsburgh || 3–1 || Ottawa || || Malkin, Ruutu, Crosby || Stillman || Fleury || 19,954 || 4–0 || 2007030124 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; Eastern Conference Semifinals vs No. 5 NY Rangers: 4–1 (home: 3–0; road: 1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals NYR goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- | 1 || April 25 || NY Rangers || 4–5 || Pittsburgh || || Ruutu, Dupuis, Hossa, Sykora, Malkin || Straka, Avery, Drury, Gomez || Fleury || 17,132 || 1–0 || 2007030221 W |- | 2 || April 27 || NY Rangers || 0–2 || Pittsburgh || || Staal, Hall || || Fleury || 17,132 || 2–0 || 2007030222 W |- | 3 || April 29 || Pittsburgh || 5–3 || NY Rangers || || Hossa, Laraque, Malkin (2), Malone || Straka, Callahan, Jagr || Fleury || 18,200 || 3–0 || 2007030223 W |- | 4 || May 1 || Pittsburgh || 0–3 || NY Rangers || || || Jagr (2), Dubinsky || Fleury || 18,200 || 3–1 || 2007030224 L |- | 5 || May 4 || NY Rangers || 2–3 || Pittsburgh || 1 || Hossa (2), Malkin || Korpikoski, Dawes || Fleury || 17,132 || 4–1 || 2007030225 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; Eastern Conference Finals vs No. 6 Philadelphia Flyers: 4–1 (home: 3–0; road: 1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals PHI goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- | 1 || May 9 ||Philadelphia || 2–4 || Pittsburgh || || Sykora, Crosby, Malkin (2) || Richards (2) || Fleury || 17,132 || 1–0 || 2007030311 W |- | 2 || May 11 || Philadelphia|| 2–4 || Pittsburgh || || Crosby, Hossa, Talbot, Staal || Carter, Richards || Fleury || 17,132 || 2–0 || 2007030312 W |- | 3 || May 13 || Pittsburgh || 4–1 || Philadelphia || || Whitney, Hossa (2), Malone || Umberger || Fleury || 19,965 || 3–0 || 2007030313 W |- | 4 || May 15 || Pittsburgh || 2–4 ||Philadelphia || || Staal (2) || Lupul (2), Briere, Carter || Fleury || 19,965 || 3–1 || 2007030314 L |- | 5 || May 18 ||Philadelphia || 0–6 || Pittsburgh || || Malone (2), Malkin, Hossa, Staal, Dupuis || || Fleury || 17,132 || 4–1 || 2007030315 W |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CFC493 2px solid; Stanley Cup Finals vs No. 1 Detroit Red Wings: 2–4 (home: 1–2; road: 1–2) # Date Visitor Score Home OT PIT goals DET goals Decision Attendance Series Recap |- | 1 || May 24 || Pittsburgh || 0–4 || Detroit || || || Samuelsson (2), Cleary, Zetterberg || Fleury || 20,066 || 0–1 || 2007030411 L |- | 2 || May 26 || Pittsburgh || 0–3 || Detroit || || ||Stuart, Holmstrom, Filppula || Fleury || 20,066 || 0–2 || 2007030412 L |- | 3 || May 28 || Detroit || 2–3 || Pittsburgh || ||Crosby (2), Hall ||Franzen, Samuelsson || Fleury || 17,132 || 1–2 || 2007030413 W |- | 4 || May 31 || Detroit || 2–1 || Pittsburgh || ||Hossa ||Lidstrom, Hudler || Fleury || 17,132 || 1–3 || 2007030414 L |- | 5 || June 2 || Pittsburgh || 4–3 || Detroit || 3 ||Hossa, Hall, Talbot, Sykora || Helm, Datsyuk, Rafalsiki || Fleury || 20,066 || 2–3 || 2007030415 W |- | 6 || June 4 || Detroit || 3–2 || Pittsburgh || ||Malkin, Hossa || Rafalski, Filppula, Zetterberg || Fleury || 17,132 || 2–4 || 2007030416 L |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win 1px solid black W #fcc Loss 1px solid black L Player in italics scored winning goal. Player statistics Skaters Regular season2007–2008 – Regular Season – Pittsburgh Penguins – All Skaters – Summary – Points – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20072008&seasonTo=20072008&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 47 59 106 16 78 Sidney Crosby 53 24 48 72 18 39 Sergei Gonchar 78 12 53 65 13 66 Petr Sykora Petr Sýkora 81 28 35 63 1 41 Ryan Malone 77 27 24 51 14 103 Ryan Whitney ice hockey 76 12 28 40 -2 45 Jordan Staal 82 12 16 28 -5 55 Max Talbot Maxime Talbot 63 12 14 26 8 53 Colby Armstrong‡ 54 9 15 24 6 50 Erik Christensen‡ 49 9 11 20 -3 28 Tyler Kennedy 55 10 9 19 2 35 Kris Letang 63 6 11 17 -1 23 Jarkko Ruutu 71 6 10 16 3 138 Gary Roberts Gary Roberts (ice hockey) 38 3 12 15 -3 40 Georges Laraque 71 4 9 13 0 141 Darryl Sydor 74 1 12 13 1 26 Jeff Taffe 45 5 7 12 2 8 Pascal Dupuis† 16 2 10 12 4 8 Brooks Orpik 78 1 10 11 11 57 Marian Hossa Marián Hossa† 12 3 7 10 0 6 Mark Recchi‡ 19 2 6 8 -2 12 Adam Hall 46 2 4 6 -2 24 Rob Scuderi 71 0 5 5 3 26 Hal Gill† 18 1 3 4 6 16 Mark Eaton Mark Eaton (ice hockey) 36 0 3 3 6 4 Chris Minard 15 1 1 2 -1 10 Alex Goligoski 3 0 2 2 2 2 Connor James Connor James (ice hockey) 13 1 0 1 -2 2 Ryan Stone 6 0 1 1 -1 5 Alain Nasreddine 6 0 0 0 -4 4 Kris Beech 5 0 0 0 -1 2 Nathan Smith Nathan Smith (ice hockey, born 1982) 13 0 0 0 0 2 Tim Brent 1 0 0 0 -1 0 Jonathan Filewich 5 0 0 0 -2 0 Total 240 425 665 — 1,149 Playoffs2007–2008 – Playoffs – Pittsburgh Penguins – All Skaters – Summary – Points – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20072008&seasonTo=20072008&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 Sidney Crosby 20 6 21 27 7 12 Marian Hossa Marián Hossa 20 12 14 26 8 12 Evgeni Malkin 20 10 12 22 3 24 Ryan Malone 20 6 10 16 4 25 Sergei Gonchar 20 1 13 14 0 8 Petr Sykora Petr Sýkora 20 6 3 9 2 16 Max Talbot Maxime Talbot 17 3 6 9 4 36 Jordan Staal 20 6 1 7 -4 14 Pascal Dupuis 20 2 5 7 5 18 Ryan Whitney ice hockey 20 1 5 6 8 25 Adam Hall 17 3 1 4 -1 8 Gary Roberts Gary Roberts (ice hockey) 11 2 2 4 -4 32 Tyler Kennedy 20 0 4 4 0 13 Jarkko Ruutu 20 2 1 3 -1 26 Georges Laraque 15 1 2 3 -1 4 Rob Scuderi 20 0 3 3 5 2 Brooks Orpik 20 0 2 2 -3 18 Kris Letang 16 0 2 2 5 12 Hal Gill 20 0 1 1 2 12 Darryl Sydor 4 0 0 0 1 2 Total 61 108 169 — 319 Goaltenders Regular season2007–2008 – Regular Season – Pittsburgh Penguins – Goalie – Summary – Wins – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20072008&seasonTo=20072008&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 35 33 1857:26 19 10 2 72 2.33 909 0.921 4 0 1 0 Ty Conklin Ty Conklin 33 30 1865:33 18 8 5 78 2.51 1013 0.923 2 0 1 4 Dany Sabourin Dany Sabourin 24 19 1241:31 10 9 1 57 2.75 596 0.904 2 0 0 2 Total 82 4964:30 47 27 8 207 2.50 2518 0.918 8 0 2 6 Playoffs2007–2008 – Playoffs – Pittsburgh Penguins – Goalie – Summary – Wins – NHL.com – Stats https://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20072008&seasonTo=20072008&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 20 20 1251:10 14 6 -- 41 1.97 610 0.933 3 0 0 2 Total 20 1251:10 14 6 0 41 1.97 610 0.933 3 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 Regular season milestones Player Milestone Reached Darryl Sydor 1,100th gamehttps://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2007/10/11/price-wins-debut-as-canadiens-edge-pens/61696064007/ Price Wins Debut As Canadiens Edge Pens The Oklahoman October 11, 2007 September 8, 2025 October 10, 2007 Gary Roberts 900th pointhttps://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2007/12/23/Penguins-Notebook-Sellout-streak-is-likely-to-hit-record-31-today/stories/200712230220 Penguins Notebook: Sellout streak is likely to hit record 31 today Anderson Shelley Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 22, 2007 September 8, 2025 December 21, 2007 Petr Sykora 600th pointhttps://www.timesonline.com/story/sports/nhl/2008/02/04/devils-beat-pens-create-three/18363048007/ Devils beat Pens, create three-way Atlantic tie Podell Ira The Associated Press Beaver County Times February 3, 2008 September 8, 2025 February 4, 2008 Sergei Gonchar 600th pointhttps://www.timesonline.com/story/sports/nhl/2008/02/21/malkin-rings-montreal-at-bell/18357598007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117854e006600v117854b0078xxd117865&gca-ft=174&gca-ds=sophi Malkin rings Montreal at Bell The Associated Press Beaver County Times February 20, 2008 September 8, 2025 February 21, 2008 Chris Minard made his NHL debut this season and scored his first goal this season.https://archive.gosanangelo.com/news/from-the-archives-hockey-player-had-quite-a-journey-ep-441893423-357630481.html FROM THE ARCHIVES: Hockey player had quite a journey Harris Paul July 18, 2009 GoSanAngelo.com September 8, 2025 Evgeni Malkin recorded his first hat trick on January 3.https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2008/01/03/NHL-Pittsburgh-6-Toronto-2/66161199420065/ NHL: Pittsburgh 6, Toronto 2 January 3, 2008 UPI.com September 8, 2025 In addition, Marc-Andre Fleury recorded his first playoff shutout.https://thehockeynews.com/news/news/fleury-posts-first-career-playoff-shutout-as-pens-draw-first-blood Fleury posts first career playoff shutout as Pens draw first blood The Hockey News The Canadian Press April 9, 2008 September 8, 2025 Awards Evgeni Malkin was added to the All-Star Game on January 22 as a replacement following an injury to Sidney Crosby. In the game, Malkin recorded two assists.https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20072008/GS040056.HTM Game summary National Hockey League January 27, 2008 September 29, 2008 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819061659/http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20072008/GS040056.HTM live On April 29, the NHL announced that Malkin, along with Alexander Ovechkin and Jarome Iginla, was named as a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player most valuable to his team. With 106 points, Malkin was the Penguins' leader in scoring. He finished second in the NHL only to Ovechkin. At one point in the season, Malkin recorded a 15-game point streak, the longest by a Russian player in the NHL.Malkin Finalist For Hart Trophy http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361990 Pittsburgh Penguins April 29, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080501131136/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=361990&page=NewsPage&service=page May 1, 2008 mdy-all In June, he was announced as the NHL's top center and honored on the First All-Star Team alongside Ovechkin and Iginla, defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and Dion Phaneuf and goaltender Evgeni Nabokov. The Penguins benefited from the success of several players who were called up from the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Forward Tyler Kennedy was first recalled on October 27.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=341374&page=NewsPage&service=page Penguins recall Tyler Kennedy October 27, 2007 Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080607205427/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=341374&page=NewsPage&service=page June 7, 2008 mdy-all Defenseman Kris Letang was recalled on November 13 and immediately contributed to the Penguins shootout, scoring on all of his first five attempts, including during the Winter Classic on January 1. Of his five shots, three won the game for the Penguins.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471724&service=page&tab=prf Official bio Pittsburgh Penguins September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080914064056/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471724&service=page&tab=prf September 14, 2008 dead Kennedy and Letang were selected to compete in the YoungStars competition for rookies during the All-Star break.Joe Sager Letang, Kennedy named "YoungStars" http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=350035&nhlLink=true&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins January 15, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080607205510/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=350035&nhlLink=true&page=NewsPage&service=page June 7, 2008 mdy-all Player AwardSidney Crosby 2007 Lou Marsh AwardJoe Sager Crosby is Canada's Athlete of the Year http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=346220&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins December 11, 2007 October 16, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090109022518/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=346220 January 9, 2009 mdy-all 2007 Lionel Conacher Awardhttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/crosby-wins-lionel-conacher-award-1.679511 Crosby wins Lionel Conacher Award The Canadian Press CBC December 26, 2007 December 9, 2008 November 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104000322/http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2007/12/26/crosby-cp.html live All-Star starting forwardJoe Sager Crosby to start for East All-Stars http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=349157 Pittsburgh Penguins January 8, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080607205417/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=349157 June 7, 2008 mdy-all Sergei Gonchar All-Star defencemanJoe Sager Gonchar joins Crosby on All-Star Team http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=349641&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins January 11, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080607205503/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=349641&page=NewsPage&service=page June 7, 2008 mdy-all Tyler Kennedy Kris Letang NHL YoungStarsEvgeni Malkin All-Star forwardhttp://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=350838 Malkin added to All-Star Game Pittsburgh Penguins January 22, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180253/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=350838 June 1, 2008 mdy-all First Team All-Starhttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=378758 NHL announces 2007–08 All-Star Teams National Hockey League June 16, 2008 December 9, 2008 January 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100108045540/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=378758 dead Hart Memorial Trophy finalist On April 2, following the final home game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the team announced its award winners for the season. 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/team/app?articleid=359032&page=NewsPage&service=page Penguins Awards Winners Pittsburgh Penguins April 3, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080607205531/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=359032&page=NewsPage&service=page June 7, 2008 mdy-all Player Award Notes Ryan Whitney Baz Bastien Memorial Award Awarded by the Writers Association for cooperation throughout the season. Ty Conklin Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee Nominated by the Writers Association for league-wide recognition. Evgeni Malkin A. T. Caggiano Memorial Booster Club Cup Awarded to the player with the most "three stars" recognitions. Georges Laraque Edward J. DeBartolo Award Awarded for time and effort towards community and charity projects. Kris Letang Rookie of the Year Award Ryan Malone Player's Player Award Voted by the team for leadership and teamwork. Evgeni Malkin Most Valuable Player Transactions 2007–08 NHL transactions Free agents The free agency period began on July 1. The Penguins saw forward Michel Ouellet and goaltender Jocelyn Thibault leave as free agents to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres, respectively. To fill openings in the Penguins roster, the team signed goaltender Dany Sabourin, defenseman Darryl Sydor and forwards Petr SykoraPenguins Sign Sydor, Sykora And Sabourin http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=326959&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins July 2, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180308/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=326959&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all and Adam Hall. The organization also signed forwards Nathan Smith, Chris MinardPenguins Sign Chris Minard and Nathan Smith http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=332588&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins July 12, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180313/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=332588&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all and Jeff Taffe,Penguins Sign Jeff Taffe And John Curry http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=332749&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins July 13, 2007 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180319/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=332749&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all as well as goaltender Ty Conklin.Penguins Sign Goaltender Ty Conklin http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=334750&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins July 19, 2007 October 1, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080601180329/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=334750&page=NewsPage&service=page June 1, 2008 mdy-all Player Former team Contract terms Dany Sabourin Vancouver Canucks 2 years, $1.025 million Darryl Sydor Dallas Stars 2 years, $5 million Petr Sykora Edmonton Oilers 2 years, $5 million Nathan Smith Vancouver Canucks 1 year, $500,000 Jeff Taffe Phoenix Coyotes 2 years, $1 million Ty Conklin Buffalo Sabres 1 year, $500,000 Adam Hall Minnesota Wild 1 year, $500,000 Player New team Michel Ouellet Tampa Bay Lightning Matt Carkner Ottawa Senators Wade Brookbank Carolina Hurricanes Nolan Schaefer Minnesota Wild Jocelyn Thibault Buffalo Sabres Trades thumb|Marian Hossa was acquired by the Penguins minutes before the trade deadline. On December 5, following talk of the team's future with Mark Recchi, the team placed the veteran right wing on waivers. After clearing without being claimed, Recchi was assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL the next day.Rob Rossi Penguins assign Recchi to minors https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-11402971.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review December 7, 2007 October 23, 2008 October 22, 2012 HighBeam Research subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20121022015735/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-11402971.html usurped The following day, before playing a game with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Recchi was placed on re-entry waivers, where he could again be claimed by another team. On Saturday, December 8, Recchi was claimed by the Atlanta Thrashers, with whom he joined the following Tuesday. The Penguins and the Thrashers would split the remaining cost of his US$1.75 million contract.Associated Press Thrashers claim veteran forward Mark Recchi https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3146713 ESPN December 8, 2007 October 23, 2008 December 13, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071213153915/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3146713 live On February 26, just minutes before the trade deadline, the Penguins made a deal with the Atlanta Thrashers to acquire right wings Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis in exchange for winger Colby Armstrong, center Erik Christensen, prospect Angelo Esposito and a first-round pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft.http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=355013&page=NewsPage&service=page Pens acquire Hossa, Dupuis from Atlanta Pittsburgh Penguins February 26, 2008 September 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081008114059/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=355013&page=NewsPage&service=page October 8, 2008 dead In another trade, the Pens brought in the 6-foot-7 defenseman Hal Gill from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for one second- and one fifth-round pick in the 2008 and 2009 NHL entry draft, respectively.Joe Sager Gill brings physical presence to Pens http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=355004&page=NewsPage&service=page Pittsburgh Penguins February 26, 2008 September 29, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080607205515/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=355004&page=NewsPage&service=page June 7, 2008 mdy-all January 31, 2008 To Carolina Hurricanes Joe Jensen To Pittsburgh Penguins David Gove February 26, 2008 To Toronto Maple Leafs 2008 2nd round pick2009 5th round pick To Pittsburgh Penguins Hal Gill February 26, 2008 To Atlanta Thrashers Colby ArmstrongErik ChristensenAngelo Esposito2008 1st round pick (Daultan Leveille) To Pittsburgh Penguins Pascal DupuisMarian Hossa Draft picks The 2007 NHL entry draft took place on June 22 and 23 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. With the 20th overall pick, the Penguins selected Angelo Esposito of the Quebec Remparts in the first round. The Penguins selected eight players (five forwards and three defensemen) in six of the seven rounds.NHL Entry Draft Year by Year Results http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2007&team=PIT&position=&round= NHL.com February 18, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130436/http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2007&team=PIT&position=&round= dead All of the players remained with their junior league teams in Canada.Joe Sager Penguins Add Size, Skill And Depth at Draft http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=322972 Pittsburgh Penguins June 23, 2008 October 21, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090602005257/http://penguins.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=322972&page=NewsPage&service=page June 2, 2009 mdy-all Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League) 1 20 Angelo Esposito Center Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) 2 51 Keven Veilleux Center Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) 3 78Note1 a a Robert Bortuzzo Defenceman Kitchener Rangers (OHL) 3 80Note1 b b Casey Pierro-Zabotel Center Merritt Centennials (BCHL) 4 111 Luca Caputi Left wing Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) 4 118Note1 c c Alex Grant Defenceman Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) 5 141 Jake Muzzin Defenceman Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) 6 171 Dustin Jeffrey Center Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) Draft notes2007 NHL Entry Draft Pending Transactions http://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/DraftTrades/Years/2007.htm Pro Sports Transactions February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130218030204/http://prosportstransactions.com/hockey/DraftTrades/Years/2007.htm live Note1 a aThe Atlanta Thrashers' third-round pick (from the New York Rangers) went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of a February 27, 2007 trade that sent Chris Thorburn to the Thrashers in exchange for this pick.https://www.sootoday.com/local-sports/penguins-trade-chris-thorburn-to-atlanta-110503 Penguins trade Chris Thorburn to Atlanta SooToday.com June 24, 2007 SooToday.com August 13, 2025 Note1 b bThe Minnesota Wild's third-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of a February 27, 2007 trade that sent Dominic Moore to the Wild in exchange for this pick.PENGUINS TRADE MOORE TO MINNESOTA FOR THIRD-ROUND PICK - Pittsburgh Penguins - News http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495129 Pittsburgh Penguins February 18, 2013 February 27, 2007 March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325055954/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495129 dead The Pittsburgh Penguins' third-round pick went to the Nashville Predators as the result of a July 19, 2006 trade that sent Libor Pivko and the rights to Dominic Moore to the Penguins in exchange for this pick.PENS ACQUIRE MOORE AND PIVKO - Pittsburgh Penguins - News http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=494728 Pittsburgh Penguins February 18, 2013 July 19, 2006 March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325053348/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=494728 dead Note1 c cThe Detroit Red Wings' fourth-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of a March 9, 2006 trade that sent Cory Cross to the Red Wings in exchange for this pick.Wings become his third team in six weeks - Detroit Red Wings - News http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=466786 Detroit Red Wings February 18, 2013 March 9, 2006 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819061720/https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/wings-become-his-third-team-in-six-weeks/c-466786 dead The Pittsburgh Penguins' seventh-round pick went to the San Jose Sharks as the result of a February 27, 2007 trade that sent Nolan Schaefer to the Penguins in exchange for this pick.PENGUINS ACQUIRE SCHAEFER FROM SHARKS; ASSIGN HIM TO WBS - Pittsburgh Penguins - News http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495132 Pittsburgh Penguins February 18, 2013 February 27, 2007 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100520/http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=495132 dead Farm teams The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins finished first in the AHL East Division during the 2007–08 season. In the Calder Cup Playoffs, the "Baby Penguins" advanced through the Eastern Conference bracket with a record of 12–5. In the Calder Cup Final, they lost to the Chicago Wolves (ATL), four games to two. http://o8o9.wbspenguins.com/schedule/0708Schedule.asp 2007–08 Schedule September 26, 2008 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins https://web.archive.org/web/20090107002750/http://o8o9.wbspenguins.com/schedule/0708Schedule.asp January 7, 2009 dead See also 2007–08 NHL season References External links Pittsburgh Penguins official site Regular season statistics Playoff statistics Season schedule and results 2007-08 Category:2007–08 NHL season by team 2007-2008 Category:2008 Stanley Cup Pitts Pitts