1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins Season
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The 1989–90
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
season saw the Penguins finish fifth in the Patrick Division and not qualify for the playoffs. The last remaining active member of the 1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins was
Mark Recchi Mark Louis Recchi (; born February 1, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, and he played f ...
, who retired after the 2010–11 season, right after winning the Stanley Cup as a member of the
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.


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
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s 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


Record vs. opponents


Schedule and results

, - , 1 , , Oct 5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–5 , ,
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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 0–1–0 , , 0 , - , 2 , , Oct 7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–4 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
, , 0–1–1 , , 1 , - , 3 , , Oct 10 , ,
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
, , 1–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–1–1 , , 3 , - , 4 , , Oct 14 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
, , 1–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–1–1 , , 5 , - , 5 , , Oct 15 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 2–2–1 , , 5 , - , 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. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
, , 5–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2–1 , , 7 , - , 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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 9–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3–1 , , 7 , - , 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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4–1 , , 7 , - , 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. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
, , 8–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5–1 , , 7 , - , 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 , - , 11 , , Oct 28 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–5 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
, , 3–6–2 , , 8 , - , 12 , , Oct 31 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 8–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–7–2 , , 8 , - , - , 13 , , Nov 2 , ,
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 2–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–7–2 , , 10 , - , 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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 5–7–2 , , 12 , - , 15 , , Nov 5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 5–8–2 , , 12 , - , 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 (N ...
, , 5–9–2 , , 12 , - , 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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 5–10–2 , , 12 , - , 18 , , Nov 14 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 0–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6–10–2 , , 14 , - , 19 , , Nov 16 , ,
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
, , 2–8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–10–2 , , 16 , - , 20 , , Nov 18 , ,
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 8–10–2 , , 18 , - , 21 , , Nov 22 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
, , 6–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 8–11–2 , , 18 , - , 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 Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 9–11–2 , , 20 , - , 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 Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 4–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 9–12–2 , , 20 , - , 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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 6–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 9–13–2 , , 20 , - , 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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 9–14–2 , , 20 , - , - , 26 , , Dec 2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–4 , ,
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
, , 10–14–2 , , 22 , - , 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 Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 11–14–2 , , 24 , - , 28 , , Dec 8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
, , 12–14–2 , , 26 , - , 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 (N ...
, , 6–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 12–15–2 , , 26 , - , 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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 5–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 13–15–2 , , 28 , - , 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 , - , 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. The ...
, , 13–16–3 , , 29 , - , 33 , , Dec 19 , ,
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year 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 1 ...
, , 8–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 13–17–3 , , 29 , - , 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 Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 2–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 14–17–3 , , 31 , - , 35 , , Dec 23 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6–8 , ,
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 14–18–3 , , 31 , - , 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 Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 14–19–3 , , 31 , - , 37 , , Dec 27 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 4–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 15–19–3 , , 33 , - , 38 , , Dec 31 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–4 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 16–19–3 , , 35 , - , - , 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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 5–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 16–20–3 , , 35 , - , 40 , , Jan 4 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 17–20–3 , , 37 , - , 41 , , Jan 6 , ,
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
, , 3–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 18–20–3 , , 39 , - , 42 , , Jan 8 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–5 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 19–20–3 , , 41 , - , 43 , , Jan 10 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–6 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
, , 19–21–3 , , 41 , - , 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 Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 20–21–3 , , 43 , - , 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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 21–21–3 , , 45 , - , 46 , , Jan 18 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 21–21–4 , , 46 , - , 47 , , Jan 23 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 21–22–4 , , 46 , - , 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 , - , 49 , , Jan 27 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–9 , ,
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 22–23–4 , , 48 , - , 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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
, , 22–24–4 , , 48 , - , 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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 6–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 22–25–4 , , 48 , - , - , 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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 3–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 23–25–4 , , 50 , - , 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. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
, , 23–26–4 , , 50 , - , 54 , , Feb 6 , ,
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 8–7 OT , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 23–27–4 , , 50 , - , 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 Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 5–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 24–27–4 , , 52 , - , 56 , , Feb 10 , ,
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 6–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 25–27–4 , , 54 , - , 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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 26–27–4 , , 56 , - , 58 , , Feb 14 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–3 , ,
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
, , 27–27–4 , , 58 , - , 59 , , Feb 16 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–3 , ,
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
, , 27–27–5 , , 59 , - , 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 (N ...
, , 27–28–5 , , 59 , - , 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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 4–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 28–28–5 , , 61 , - , 62 , , Feb 22 , ,
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 29–28–5 , , 63 , - , 63 , , Feb 24 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–11 , ,
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
, , 29–29–5 , , 63 , - , 64 , , Feb 26 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 , ,
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
, , 29–30–5 , , 63 , - , 65 , , Feb 28 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
, , 1–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 30–30–5 , , 65 , - , - , 66 , , Mar 2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–6 , ,
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
, , 30–31–5 , , 65 , - , 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 , - , 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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 31–32–5 , , 67 , - , 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. The ...
, , 31–33–5 , , 67 , - , 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 Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 31–34–5 , , 67 , - , 71 , , Mar 11 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5 , ,
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 31–35–5 , , 67 , - , 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 , - , 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 , - , 74 , , Mar 18 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–2 , ,
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 32–36–6 , , 70 , - , 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 (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 32–37–6 , , 70 , - , 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. The ...
, , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 32–37–7 , , 71 , - , 77 , , Mar 25 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , ,
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year 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 1 ...
, , 32–38–7 , , 71 , - , 78 , , Mar 27 , ,
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year 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 1 ...
, , 3–3 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 32–38–8 , , 72 , - , 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 (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 32–39–8 , , 72 , - , 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 (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
, , 3–2 OT , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 32–40–8 , , 72 , - , - , ''Legend'':


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 1984–85 NHL season, 1984 and 2005–06 NHL se ...
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 1984–85 NHL season, 1984 and 2005–06 NHL se ...
established a new franchise record for goals (345). He broke the previous records of 316 held by
Jean Pronovost Jean Joseph Denis Pronovost (born December 18, 1945) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Flames and Washington Capitals. Biography Jean Pron ...
. *
Paul Coffey Paul Patrick Coffey (born June 1, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for nine teams over 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time ...
established a franchise record for goals (74) by a defenseman. He broke the previous records of 66 held by both
Ron Stackhouse Ronald Lorne Stackhouse (born August 26, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Playing career Stackhouse was born in Haliburton, Ontario. He started his career playing with the Peterborough Petes under Roger Neilson in t ...
and
Randy Carlyle Randolph Robert Carlyle (born April 19, 1956) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the former head coach of the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks. He won the Stanley Cup in 2 ...
. * Rod Buskas 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 The 1989 NHL entry draft was the 27th NHL entry draft. It was held on June 17 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Detroit Red Wings' 1989 draft has been noted as exceptionally successful, with 5,955 total NHL games played by the p ...
. ;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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