Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of six teams to begin play in the NHL’s first expansion from the Original Six era.

The Penguins have won five Stanley Cup championships since their founding and were runners-up for two more. Their most recent championship came during their 2016-17 season when they defeated Nashville Predators 4–2 on June 11, 2017; this marked their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory after defeating San Jose Sharks 3–1 in Game 6 on June 12, 2016.

Since arriving at Mellon Arena (later renamed Consol Energy Center) prior to start of 2010–11 season, Sidney Crosby has been captain until his retirement due to concussions sustained while playing with Team Canada after winning gold medal at Vancouver Olympics 2010 and then again during 2011 playoffs against Washington Capitals series ending hit by David Steckel which caused him lost balance skating off boards into goal post causing concussion symptoms return that lasted 14 months before being cleared medically October 2013 allowing him resume full practice setting stage for successful comeback 2014 scoring 104 points regular season leading league titles goals assists points plus even strength plus minus power play game winner shootout attempts shots save percentages win shares all those awards helping earn nomination Hart Memorial Trophy awarded annually player judged most valuable MVP voters selecting teammate Evgeni Malkin over Crosby who finished runner up fourth time becoming only four players history lose out own teammate three times joining Bobby Hull Jean Beliveau Gordie Howe Pavel Bure others elite club also voted onto First All Star Team seven times earning selection Second All Star Teams twice totaling nine selections tied Hall Fame Mario Lemieux record long run success showing no sign slowing down anytime soon

Pittsburgh is known for its passionate fan base nicknamed “Yinzers” because many fans hail from nearby city areas such as McKees Rocks or Westmoreland County where local dialects include use word yinz meaning you guys plural form used instead term ya’ll heard other parts country addition popularizing wave cheer throughout games drawing attention national media coverage making famous both home away arenas nationally televised decade despite lack playoff appearances past few years remain beloved perennial contenders largely thanks leadership ownership executive Jim Rutherford hiring Mike Sullivan head coach 2015 replacing former champion Mike Johnston bringing new brand high energy speed style offense defense creating buzz around future prospects organization currently led star duo centers Sidney Crosby Evgeni Malkin along talented core veterans young stars looking forward another entertaining memorable year penguins nation continue support cross state rivals Philadelphia Flyers go Pens!