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Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have playe ...
season was the franchise's fourth season in the
National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; french: Ligue nationale de hockey—LNH, ) is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprising 32 teams—25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. It is considered to be the top ranked professional ...
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Offseason


Regular season


Final standings


Record vs. opponents


Schedule and results

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Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
, , 2–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (11,189) , , 0–1–0 , , 0 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 2 , , Oct 15 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , , Minnesota North Stars , , Met Center (12,134) , , 0–2–0 , , 0 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 3 , , Oct 17 , ,
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
, , 0–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (7,535) , , 0–2–1 , , 1 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 4 , , Oct 18 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–1 , ,
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
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Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, colloquially known as The Aud, was a multipurpose indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened on October 14, 1940, it was home to the Canisius Golden Griffins (NCAA), the Buffalo Bisons ( AHL), the Buffalo Biso ...
(8,656) , , 0–2–2 , , 2 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 5 , , Oct 21 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , , Los Angeles Kings , , The Forum (6,903) , , 0–3–2 , , 2 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 6 , , Oct 23 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–1 , , California Golden Seals , ,
Oakland Coliseum Arena Oakland Arena is an indoor arena located in Oakland, California, United States. From its opening in 1966 until 1996, it was known as the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena. After a major renovation completed in 1997, the arena was renamed ...
(4,043) , , 1–3–2 , , 4 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 7 , , Oct 25 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–1 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...
, , Pacific Coliseum (13,329) , , 1–3–3 , , 5 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 8 , , Oct 28 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (5,028) , , 2–3–3 , , 7 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 9 , , Oct 31 , ,
Chicago Black Hawks (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...
, , 5–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,412) , , 2–4–3 , , 7 , - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 10 , , Nov 1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 , ,
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
, , The Spectrum (14,620) , , 2–5–3 , , 7 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 11 , , Nov 4 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...
, , 3–8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (5,029) , , 3–5–3 , , 9 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 12 , , Nov 7 , ,
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
, , 2–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (12,909) , , 3–5–4 , , 10 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 13 , , Nov 8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3 , ,
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
, , Olympia Stadium (12,662) , , 3–5–5 , , 11 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 14 , , Nov 10 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 5–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,089) , , 3–6–5 , , 11 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 15 , , Nov 11 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
, , Madison Square Garden (IV) (17,250) , , 3–6–6 , , 12 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 16 , , Nov 14 , , California Golden Seals , , 1–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (11,075) , , 4–6–6 , , 14 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 17 , , Nov 19 , , St. Louis Blues , , 1–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (9,027) , , 4–7–6 , , 14 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 18 , , Nov 21 , ,
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
, , 1–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (11,298) , , 5–7–6 , , 16 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 19 , , Nov 22 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , ,
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
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Boston Garden The Boston Garden was an arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Designed by boxing promoter Tex Rickard, who also built the third iteration of New York's Madison Square Garden, it opened on November 17, 1928, as "Boston Madison Square Garden" (late ...
(14,994) , , 5–8–6 , , 16 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 20 , , Nov 24 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–4 , ,
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
, , Maple Leaf Gardens (16,384) , , 5–8–7 , , 17 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 21 , , Nov 25 , ,
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
, , 4–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (9,705) , , 5–8–8 , , 18 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 22 , , Nov 28 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–5 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
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Montreal Forum Montreal Forum (french: Le Forum de Montréal) is a historic building located facing Cabot Square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Called "the most storied building in hockey history" by ''Sporting News'', it was an indoor arena which served as the h ...
(16,838) , , 5–9–8 , , 18 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 23 , , Nov 29 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–6 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
, , Madison Square Garden (IV) (17,250) , , 5–10–8 , , 18 , - , - style="background:#ffc;" , 24 , , Dec 2 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
, , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,601) , , 5–10–9 , , 19 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 25 , , Dec 5 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...
, , 1–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,111) , , 6–10–9 , , 21 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 26 , , Dec 6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–6 , ,
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
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Boston Garden The Boston Garden was an arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Designed by boxing promoter Tex Rickard, who also built the third iteration of New York's Madison Square Garden, it opened on November 17, 1928, as "Boston Madison Square Garden" (late ...
(14,994) , , 6–11–9 , , 21 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 27 , , Dec 8 , ,
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
, , 0–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (7,034) , , 7–11–9 , , 23 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 28 , , Dec 9 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–2 , , Minnesota North Stars , , Met Center (12,222) , , 7–11–10 , , 24 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 29 , , Dec 11 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 , , St. Louis Blues , ,
St. Louis Arena St. Louis Arena (known as the Checkerdome from 1977 to 1983) was an indoor arena in St. Louis, Missouri. The country's second-largest indoor entertainment venue when it opened in 1929, it was home to the St. Louis Blues and other sports franchis ...
(17,764) , , 7–12–10 , , 24 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 30 , , Dec 12 , , Minnesota North Stars , , 1–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (9,031) , , 7–13–10 , , 24 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 31 , , Dec 16 , ,
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (7,222) , , 7–14–10 , , 24 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 32 , , Dec 19 , ,
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
, , 1–9 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,011) , , 8–14–10 , , 26 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 33 , , Dec 20 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–2 , ,
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Chicago Stadium Chicago Stadium was an indoor arena in Chicago, Illinois, that opened in 1929, closed in 1994 and was demolished in 1995. It was the home of the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks and the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls. ...
(-) , , 8–15–10 , , 26 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 34 , , Dec 23 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–6 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
, , Madison Square Garden (IV) (17,250) , , 8–16–10 , , 26 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 35 , , Dec 25 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–8 , ,
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
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Boston Garden The Boston Garden was an arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Designed by boxing promoter Tex Rickard, who also built the third iteration of New York's Madison Square Garden, it opened on November 17, 1928, as "Boston Madison Square Garden" (late ...
(14,994) , , 8–17–10 , , 26 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 36 , , Dec 26 , ,
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
, , 2–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (13,050) , , 9–17–10 , , 28 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 37 , , Dec 30 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
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Montreal Forum Montreal Forum (french: Le Forum de Montréal) is a historic building located facing Cabot Square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Called "the most storied building in hockey history" by ''Sporting News'', it was an indoor arena which served as the h ...
(16,753) , , 9–17–11 , , 29 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 38 , , Dec 31 , , Minnesota North Stars , , 1–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (10,337) , , 10–17–11 , , 31 , - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 39 , , Jan 2 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
, , 3–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (12,444) , , 10–18–11 , , 31 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 40 , , Jan 6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4 , ,
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
, , The Spectrum (12,127) , , 10–19–11 , , 31 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 41 , , Jan 9 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–5 , ,
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
, , Maple Leaf Gardens (16,485) , , 10–20–11 , , 31 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 42 , , Jan 13 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 2–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (7,575) , , 11–20–11 , , 33 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 43 , , Jan 14 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–2 , ,
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
, , Olympia Stadium (11,360) , , 11–20–12 , , 34 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 44 , , Jan 16 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–3 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...
, , Pacific Coliseum (14,098) , , 12–20–12 , , 36 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 45 , , Jan 20 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–2 , , California Golden Seals , ,
Oakland Coliseum Arena Oakland Arena is an indoor arena located in Oakland, California, United States. From its opening in 1966 until 1996, it was known as the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena. After a major renovation completed in 1997, the arena was renamed ...
(3,293) , , 13–20–12 , , 38 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 46 , , Jan 21 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , , Los Angeles Kings , , The Forum (7,587) , , 13–21–12 , , 38 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 47 , , Jan 23 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...
, , 1–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (12,304) , , 14–21–12 , , 40 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 48 , , Jan 27 , ,
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
, , 1–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (9,039) , , 15–21–12 , , 42 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 49 , , Jan 28 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–4 , ,
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Chicago Stadium Chicago Stadium was an indoor arena in Chicago, Illinois, that opened in 1929, closed in 1994 and was demolished in 1995. It was the home of the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks and the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls. ...
(-) , , 15–22–12 , , 42 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 50 , , Jan 30 , ,
Chicago Black Hawks (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...
, , 1–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (12,528) , , 16–22–12 , , 44 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 51 , , Feb 3 , , California Golden Seals , , 1–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (10,208) , , 17–22–12 , , 46 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 52 , , Feb 5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–2 , , St. Louis Blues , ,
St. Louis Arena St. Louis Arena (known as the Checkerdome from 1977 to 1983) was an indoor arena in St. Louis, Missouri. The country's second-largest indoor entertainment venue when it opened in 1929, it was home to the St. Louis Blues and other sports franchis ...
(18,206) , , 17–22–13 , , 47 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 53 , , Feb 7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–1 , ,
Chicago Black Hawks (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...
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Chicago Stadium Chicago Stadium was an indoor arena in Chicago, Illinois, that opened in 1929, closed in 1994 and was demolished in 1995. It was the home of the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks and the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls. ...
(-) , , 17–23–13 , , 47 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 54 , , Feb 9 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–4 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
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Montreal Forum Montreal Forum (french: Le Forum de Montréal) is a historic building located facing Cabot Square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Called "the most storied building in hockey history" by ''Sporting News'', it was an indoor arena which served as the h ...
(16,211) , , 17–24–13 , , 47 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 55 , , Feb 10 , ,
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
, , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (10,311) , , 18–24–13 , , 49 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 56 , , Feb 13 , ,
Chicago Black Hawks (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...
, , 4–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (10,755) , , 19–24–13 , , 51 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 57 , , Feb 14 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–5 , , Minnesota North Stars , , Met Center (15,042) , , 19–25–13 , , 51 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 58 , , Feb 17 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4 , ,
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Div ...
, , Maple Leaf Gardens (16,413) , , 19–26–13 , , 51 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 59 , , Feb 18 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6–6 , ,
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
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Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, colloquially known as The Aud, was a multipurpose indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened on October 14, 1940, it was home to the Canisius Golden Griffins (NCAA), the Buffalo Bisons ( AHL), the Buffalo Biso ...
(9,969) , , 19–26–14 , , 52 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 60 , , Feb 20 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
, , 2–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (13,200) , , 19–27–14 , , 52 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 61 , , Feb 24 , , St. Louis Blues , , 5–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (10,005) , , 19–27–15 , , 53 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 62 , , Feb 27 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...
, , 4–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (12,419) , , 19–28–15 , , 53 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 63 , , Feb 28 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , ,
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
, , Olympia Stadium (12,683) , , 19–29–15 , , 53 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 64 , , Mar 3 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
, , 0–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,011) , , 20–29–15 , , 55 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 65 , , Mar 6 , ,
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...
, , 6–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (13,020) , , 20–30–15 , , 55 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 66 , , Mar 7 , , California Golden Seals , , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (11,283) , , 20–30–16 , , 56 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 67 , , Mar 10 , ,
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
, , 2–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,590) , , 20–30–17 , , 57 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 68 , , Mar 13 , , Minnesota North Stars , , 0–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (10,284) , , 20–30–18 , , 58 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 69 , , Mar 14 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal CanadiensEven in English, the French spelling is always used instead of ''Canadians''. The French spelling of ''Montréal'' is also sometimes used in the English media. (french: link=no, Les Canadiens de Montréal), officially ...
, , 5–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (8,741) , , 20–31–18 , , 58 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 70 , , Mar 17 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–5 , , California Golden Seals , ,
Oakland Coliseum Arena Oakland Arena is an indoor arena located in Oakland, California, United States. From its opening in 1966 until 1996, it was known as the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena. After a major renovation completed in 1997, the arena was renamed ...
(2,647) , , 20–32–18 , , 58 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 71 , , Mar 19 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–6 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, and play their home games at Rogers Arena. Bruce B ...
, , Pacific Coliseum (15,570) , , 20–33–18 , , 58 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 72 , , Mar 20 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–8 , , Los Angeles Kings , , The Forum (7,771) , , 20–34–18 , , 58 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 73 , , Mar 24 , ,
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
, , 2–8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (9,025) , , 21–34–18 , , 60 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 74 , , Mar 28 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–3 , ,
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games in Wells ...
, , The Spectrum (14,620) , , 21–35–18 , , 60 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 75 , , Mar 31 , ,
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
, , 6–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , Civic Arena (7,051) , , 21–36–18 , , 60 , - , - style="background:#ffc;" , 76 , , Apr 1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3 , ,
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970, along w ...
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Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, colloquially known as The Aud, was a multipurpose indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened on October 14, 1940, it was home to the Canisius Golden Griffins (NCAA), the Buffalo Bisons ( AHL), the Buffalo Biso ...
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St. Louis Arena St. Louis Arena (known as the Checkerdome from 1977 to 1983) was an indoor arena in St. Louis, Missouri. The country's second-largest indoor entertainment venue when it opened in 1929, it was home to the St. Louis Blues and other sports franchis ...
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Playoffs

After making their first postseason appearance last year, the Penguins failed to reach the playoffs.


Player statistics

;Skaters ;Goaltenders †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

* Ken Schinkel became the first player to record 100 assists with the Penguins. He did so in a 2–5 loss to
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on March 17. *
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became the first player in franchise history to have a final plus-minus of at least +10. *
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tied the team record for goals in a season by a defenseman with 9.


Transactions

The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1970–71 season:


Trades


Other


Draft picks

Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the
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References

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Player stats on Hockey Database


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