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the team was founded
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Triumph of playoff berths and tragedy of Briere
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The Penguins qualify for the NHL playoffs
Spring 1970 The Penguins qualify for the NHL playoffs for the first time. They sweep the Oakland Seals in the opening round before being eliminated by the St. Louis Blues in six games. -
Playoff runs and a uniform change
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Decline and the arrival of Mario Lemieux
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The Penguins manage three separate six-game losing streak
spring 1984 The Penguins manage three separate six-game losing streaks in the last 21 games of the season to finish with a record of 16-58-6 — earning the year’s No. 1 draft pick. They select Mario Lemieux. -
mario lemieux era
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The Penguins select Jaromir Jagr in the first round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft
June 16, 1990 The Penguins select Jaromir Jagr in the first round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, providing Lemieux with a winger that instantly makes the Penguins’ first line (along with Ron Francis) among the most effective in history. -
Mario Lemieux retires and then returns, second bankruptcy
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Losing seasons, rebuilding and Mario Lemieux retires again
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The Crosby–Malkin era
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Runners-up and third Stanley Cup in 2007-2008 season
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Post-championship seasons
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Fourth Stanley Cup
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50th anniversary season
2016-2017
