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The 1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish fifth in the Patrick Division and not qualify for the playoffs.


Regular season

The Penguins allowed the most short-handed goals during the regular season, with 21.


All-Star Game

The 41st
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was held in Civic Arena in
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, home to the
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, on January 21, 1990. The game saw the team of all-stars from the
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defeat the
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all-stars 12–7. Mario Lemieux was named the game's Most Valuable Player.


Season standings


Schedule and results

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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 ...
, , 0–1–0 , , 0 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 2 , , Oct 7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–4 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
, , 0–1–1 , , 1 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , Oct 10 , ,
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference, and is owned by True North Sports & Entertainment, p ...
, , 1–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–1–1 , , 3 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , Oct 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 ...
, , 1–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–1–1 , , 5 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 5 , , Oct 15 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , ,
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 ...
, , 2–2–1 , , 5 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 6 , , Oct 17 , ,
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 ...
, , 5–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2–1 , , 7 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 7 , , Oct 18 , ,
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the ...
, , 9–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3–1 , , 7 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 8 , , Oct 21 , ,
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 ...
, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4–1 , , 7 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 9 , , Oct 25 , ,
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 ...
, , 8–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5–1 , , 7 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 10 , , Oct 26 , , 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 ...
, , 3–5–2 , , 8 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 11 , , Oct 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 ...
, , 3–6–2 , , 8 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 12 , , Oct 31 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
, , 8–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–7–2 , , 8 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 13 , , Nov 2 , , New York Islanders , , 2–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–7–2 , , 10 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 14 , , Nov 4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–1 , ,
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
, , 5–7–2 , , 12 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 15 , , Nov 5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5 , ,
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 (NHL), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
, , 5–8–2 , , 12 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 16 , , Nov 9 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4 , ,
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...
, , 5–9–2 , , 12 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 17 , , Nov 11 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–8 , ,
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the ...
, , 5–10–2 , , 12 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 18 , , Nov 14 , ,
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 ...
, , 0–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6–10–2 , , 14 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 19 , , Nov 16 , ,
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (french: Nordiques de Québec, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Quebec City Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the W ...
, , 2–8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–10–2 , , 16 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 20 , , Nov 18 , , New York Islanders , , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 8–10–2 , , 18 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 21 , , Nov 22 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
, , 6–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 8–11–2 , , 18 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 22 , , Nov 24 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–4 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
, , 9–11–2 , , 20 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 23 , , Nov 25 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
, , 4–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 9–12–2 , , 20 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 24 , , Nov 28 , ,
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 Well ...
, , 6–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 9–13–2 , , 20 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 25 , , Nov 30 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–4 , ,
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 Well ...
, , 9–14–2 , , 20 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 26 , , Dec 2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–4 , ,
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (french: Nordiques de Québec, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Quebec City Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the W ...
, , 10–14–2 , , 22 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 27 , , Dec 6 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
, , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 11–14–2 , , 24 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 28 , , Dec 8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
, , 12–14–2 , , 26 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 29 , , Dec 9 , ,
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...
, , 6–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 12–15–2 , , 26 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 30 , , Dec 12 , ,
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 ...
, , 5–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 13–15–2 , , 28 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 31 , , Dec 14 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–4 , ,
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
, , 13–15–3 , , 29 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 32 , , Dec 16 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4 , ,
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
, , 13–16–3 , , 29 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 33 , , Dec 19 , ,
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to ...
, , 8–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 13–17–3 , , 29 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 34 , , Dec 21 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
, , 2–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 14–17–3 , , 31 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 35 , , Dec 23 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6–8 , , New York Islanders , , 14–18–3 , , 31 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 36 , , Dec 26 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–6 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
, , 14–19–3 , , 31 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 37 , , Dec 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 ...
, , 4–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 15–19–3 , , 33 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 38 , , Dec 31 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–4 , ,
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 ...
, , 16–19–3 , , 35 , - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 39 , , Jan 2 , ,
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 ...
, , 5–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 16–20–3 , , 35 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 40 , , Jan 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 (NHL), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 17–20–3 , , 37 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 41 , , Jan 6 , ,
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference, and is owned by True North Sports & Entertainment, p ...
, , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 18–20–3 , , 39 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 42 , , Jan 8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–5 , ,
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 ...
, , 19–20–3 , , 41 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 43 , , Jan 10 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–6 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
, , 19–21–3 , , 41 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 44 , , Jan 12 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6–4 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
, , 20–21–3 , , 43 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 45 , , Jan 16 , ,
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 Well ...
, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 21–21–3 , , 45 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 46 , , Jan 18 , ,
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 ...
, , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 21–21–4 , , 46 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 47 , , Jan 23 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 21–22–4 , , 46 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 48 , , Jan 25 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–3 , ,
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 ...
, , 22–22–4 , , 48 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 49 , , Jan 27 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–9 , , New York Islanders , , 22–23–4 , , 48 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 50 , , Jan 28 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–7 , ,
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 ...
, , 22–24–4 , , 48 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 51 , , Jan 30 , ,
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 Well ...
, , 6–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 22–25–4 , , 48 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 52 , , Feb 2 , ,
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
, , 3–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 23–25–4 , , 50 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 53 , , Feb 3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–8 , ,
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 ...
, , 23–26–4 , , 50 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 54 , , Feb 6 , , New York Islanders , , 8–7 OT , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 23–27–4 , , 50 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 55 , , Feb 8 , ,
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL) ...
, , 5–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 24–27–4 , , 52 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 56 , , Feb 10 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
, , 6–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 25–27–4 , , 54 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 57 , , Feb 11 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–1 , ,
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 Well ...
, , 26–27–4 , , 56 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 58 , , Feb 14 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–3 , ,
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 ...
, , 27–27–4 , , 58 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 59 , , Feb 16 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3 , ,
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference, and is owned by True North Sports & Entertainment, p ...
, , 27–27–5 , , 59 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 60 , , Feb 18 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–6 , ,
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division i ...
, , 27–28–5 , , 59 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 61 , , Feb 20 , ,
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 Well ...
, , 4–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 28–28–5 , , 61 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 62 , , Feb 22 , , New York Islanders , , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 29–28–5 , , 63 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 63 , , Feb 24 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–11 , ,
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 ...
, , 29–29–5 , , 63 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 64 , , Feb 26 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 , ,
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (french: Nordiques de Québec, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Quebec City Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the W ...
, , 29–30–5 , , 63 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 65 , , Feb 28 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
, , 1–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 30–30–5 , , 65 , - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 66 , , Mar 2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–6 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
, , 30–31–5 , , 65 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 67 , , Mar 4 , ,
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
, , 6–8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 31–31–5 , , 67 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 68 , , Mar 6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4 OT , ,
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which ...
, , 31–32–5 , , 67 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 69 , , Mar 7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–6 , ,
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
, , 31–33–5 , , 67 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 70 , , Mar 10 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–8 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The team competes in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and was founded on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent ...
, , 31–34–5 , , 67 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 71 , , Mar 11 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5 , ,
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 (NHL), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
, , 31–35–5 , , 67 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 72 , , Mar 15 , ,
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 , , 32–35–5 , , 69 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 73 , , Mar 17 , ,
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
, , 6–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 32–36–5 , , 69 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 74 , , Mar 18 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–2 , , New York Islanders , , 32–36–6 , , 70 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 75 , , Mar 22 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5 , ,
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 Well ...
, , 32–37–6 , , 70 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 76 , , Mar 24 , ,
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...
, , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 32–37–7 , , 71 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 77 , , Mar 25 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , ,
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to ...
, , 32–38–7 , , 71 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 78 , , Mar 27 , ,
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to ...
, , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 32–38–8 , , 72 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 79 , , Mar 29 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–5 , ,
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the ...
, , 32–39–8 , , 72 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 80 , , 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 ...
, , 3–2 OT , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 32–40–8 , , 72 , - , - style="text-align:center;" , ''Legend:      = Win      = Loss      = Tie''


Playoffs

The Penguins missed the playoffs, despite qualifying the previous year.


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

* Mario Lemieux, All-Star Game MVP *
Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux (; ; born October 5, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played parts of 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins between 1984 and 2006, and he assumed ownership of the f ...
became the first person to score 800 points for the Penguins. He did so in a 4–3 win over
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on January 4. *
Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux (; ; born October 5, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played parts of 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins between 1984 and 2006, and he assumed ownership of the f ...
established a new franchise record for goals (345). He broke the previous records of 316 held by
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established a franchise record for goals (74) by a defenseman. He broke the previous records of 66 held by both Ron Stackhouse and
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Rod Buskas Rod Dale Buskas (born January 7, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who spent 11 seasons in the National Hockey League. A hard-nosed physical defender, Buskas is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, whe ...
set a franchise record for penalty minutes (959). He had led the category since the previous season.


Transactions

The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1989–90 season:


Trades


Free agents


Signings


Other


Draft picks

Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. ;Draft notes * The
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' sixth-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of a January 9, 1989, trade that sent Steve Guenette to the Flames in exchange for this pick.


References


Penguins on Hockey Database
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