The 2015–16

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 ...

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was the 49th season for the

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franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. Their regular season games began on October 8, 2015 against the

Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars 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 Stars ...

. On December 12, the team had a record of 15–10–3. The organization then fired head coach Mike Johnston and replaced him with Mike Sullivan, head coach of the organization's

American Hockey League The American Hockey League (AHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary developmental league of the National Hockey League (NHL). The league comprises 32 teams, with 26 in the United States and 6 in Cana ...

affiliate in

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. The Penguins qualified for the playoffs for the tenth consecutive season. They earned second place in the

Metropolitan Division The National Hockey League's Metropolitan Division (often referred to simply as the "Metro Division") was formed in 2013 as one of the two divisions in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference as part of a league realignment. It is als ...

with 104 points. They began the

2016 Stanley Cup playoffs The 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2015–16 season. They began on April 13, 2016, and ended on June 12, 2016, with the Pittsburgh Penguins winning the cup by defeating the San ...

on April 13 against the

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 ...

, the team they were eliminated by in the Stanley Cup playoffs both of the previous two seasons. They went on to beat the Rangers in five games. In the second round the Pens defeated the

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 ...

, the winners of the

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, in six games. The team then played in their first Eastern Conference Finals since 2013 against the

Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...

. The Pens defeated the Lightning in seven games, despite trailing the series 3–2 after Game 5, to earn the franchise's fifth berth in the

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. In the Finals, the Penguins defeated the

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in six games to win the franchise's fourth league title.

Pre-season

Game log

, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 1 , , Sept. 21 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–0 SO , ,

Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...

, , 11,363 , , 1–0–0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 2 , , Sept. 22 , ,

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...

, , 3–7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 17,781 , , 2–0–0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 3 , , Sept. 24 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–6 , ,

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 ...

, , 15,677 , , 2–1–0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 4 , , Sept. 26 , ,

, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 18,265 , , 2–2–0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , , , Sept. 28 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–4 , ,

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 ...

, , –– , , 2–3–0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , , , Sept. 29 , ,

, , 2–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , –– , , 3–3–0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 9 , , Sept. 30 , ,

, , 7–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 18,207 , , 3–4–0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 8 , , Oct. 2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–2 , ,

, , 7,986 , , 3–5–0 , - , - style="text-align:center;" , ''Legend: = Win = Loss = OT/SO Loss''

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game

Statistics

Final
''Note – Statistics compiled from Official Game/Event Summaries from NHL.com''

Regular season

Game log

, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 1 , , 8 , , 8:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–3 , ,

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American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center (AAC) is a multi-purpose List of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in the Victory Park, Dallas, Victory Park neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Stars of the National ...

(18,532) , , 0–1–0 , , 0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 2 , , 10 , , 10:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–2 , ,

Arizona Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...

, ,

Gila River Arena Desert Diamond Arena (originally Glendale Arena and formerly Jobing.com Arena and Gila River Arena) is an indoor entertainment arena located in Glendale, Arizona, which anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion Westgate Entertainment District. Located ...

(17,125) , , 0–2–0 , , 0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 3 , , 13 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

Consol Energy Center PPG Paints Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). It previously was the home of the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football Leagu ...

(18,626) , , 0–3–0 , , 0 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 4 , , 15 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...

, , 0–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,486) , , 1–3–0 , , 2 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 5 , , 17 , , 7:00 pm , ,

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 ...

, , 1–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,650) , , 2–3–0 , , 4 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 6 , , 20 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...

, , 2–3 OT , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,471) , , 3–3–0 , , 6 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 7 , , 22 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 4–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,490) , , 3–4–0 , , 6 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 8 , , 24 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–1 OT , ,

Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...

, ,

Bridgestone Arena Bridgestone Arena (originally Nashville Arena, and formerly Gaylord Entertainment Center and Sommet Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predat ...

(17,163) , , 4–4–0 , , 8 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 9 , , 28 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–1 , ,

, , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 5–4–0 , , 10 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 10 , , 29 , , 7:00 pm , ,

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 ...

, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,415) , , 6–4–0 , , 12 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 11 , , 31 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–0 , ,

, ,

Air Canada Centre Scotiabank Arena (SBA), formerly known as Air Canada Centre (ACC), is a multi-purposed arena located on Bay Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the home of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and t ...

(19,197) , , 7–4–0 , , 14 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 12 , , 4 , , 10:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2 , ,

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 ...

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Rogers Arena Rogers Arena, (formerly General Motors Place), is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, arena at 800 Griffiths Way in the Downtown Vancouver, downtown area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1995, the arena was known as General ...

(18,570) , , 8–4–0 , , 16 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 13 , , 6 , , 9:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–1 , ,

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 ...

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Rexall Place Northlands Coliseum is a defunct indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta. It was used for sports events and concerts, and was home to the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association (WHA) and National Hockey League (NHL), and the Edmonton Oil Kin ...

(16,839) , , 9–4–0 , , 18 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 14 , , 7 , , 10:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–5 , ,

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 ...

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Scotiabank Saddledome Scotiabank Saddledome is a multi-use indoor arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located in Stampede Park in the southeast end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames ...

(19,289) , , 9–5–0 , , 18 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 15 , , 11 , , 7:30 pm , ,

, , 3–4 SO , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,455) , , 10–5–0 , , 20 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 16 , , 13 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,610) , , 10–6–0 , , 20 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 17 , , 14 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–4 , ,

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 ...

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Prudential Center Prudential Center is a multipurpose indoor arena in the central business district of Newark, New Jersey, United States. Opened in 2007, it is the home of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), the New York Sirens of the Pro ...

(16,514) , , 10–7–0 , , 20 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 18 , , 17 , , 7:30 pm , ,

Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...

, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,495) , , 11–7–0 , , 22 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 19 , , 19 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...

, , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,430) , , 12–7–0 , , 24 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 20 , , 21 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,534) , , 12–8–0 , , 24 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 21 , , 25 , , 7:00 pm , ,

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 ...

, , 3–4 OT , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,569) , , 13–8–0 , , 26 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc;" , 22 , , 27 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–2 OT , ,

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Nationwide Arena Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio, United States. Since completion in 2000, the arena has served as the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is one of two faci ...

(18,205) , , 13–8–1 , , 27 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc;" , 23 , , 28 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–2 SO , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,656) , , 13–8–2 , , 28 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 24 , , 1 , , 10:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–1 , ,

, ,

SAP Center at San Jose SAP Center at San Jose (originally known as San Jose Arena and HP Pavilion at San Jose) is an indoor arena located in San Jose, California. Its primary tenant is the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, for which the arena has earned ...

(16,624) , , 14–8–2 , , 30 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 25 , , 5 , , 4:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–5 , ,

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. ...

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Staples Center Crypto.com Arena (originally and colloquially known as Staples Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along F ...

(18,230) , , 14–9–2 , , 30 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 26 , , 6 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–2 , ,

Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confere ...

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Honda Center Honda Center (formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim) is an indoor arena located in Anaheim, California. The arena is home to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Originally named the Anaheim Arena during construction, it w ...

(15,836) , , 14–10–2 , , 30 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 27 , , 9 , , 10:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–2 , ,

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Pepsi Center Ball Arena (formerly known as the Pepsi Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is situated at Speer Boulevard, a main thoroughfare in downtown Denver, and is served by two nearby exits off Int ...

(15,838) , , 15–10–2 , , 32 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc; border-bottom:#000000 3px solid;" , 28 , , 11 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–2 SO , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,489) , , 15–10–3 , , 33 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 29 , , 14 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 4–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,520) , , 15–11–3 , , 33 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 30 , , 16 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–3 , ,

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 ...

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TD Garden TD Garden (named the FleetCenter from opening until 2005 and TD Banknorth Garden until 2009) is a multi-purpose arena in Boston. It is located directly above the MBTA's North Station, and it replaced the original Boston Garden upon opening i ...

(17,565) , , 15–12–3 , , 33 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 31 , , 18 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 6–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,585) , , 15–13–3 , , 33 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 32 , , 19 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–1 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,590) , , 15–14–3 , , 33 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 33 , , 21 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,602) , , 16–14–3 , , 35 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 34 , , 26 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–1 , ,

, ,

Xcel Energy Center Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000 and often called "The X" by fans, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy. With an official capacity of 17,954, the arena ...

(19,234) , , 17–14–3 , , 37 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 35 , , 27 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–1 , ,

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 ...

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MTS Centre Canada Life Centre (formerly Bell MTS Place) is an indoor arena in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the home of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. The arena stand ...

(15,294) , , 17–15–3 , , 37 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc; , 36 , , 30 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–2 SO , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,662) , , 17–15–4 , , 38 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 37 , , 31 , , 6:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–2 , ,

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Joe Louis Arena Joe Louis Arena was an arena in Downtown Detroit. Completed in 1979 at a cost of US$57 million as a replacement for Olympia Stadium, it sat adjacent to Cobo Center on the bank of the Detroit River and was accessible by the Joe Louis Arena ...

(20,027) , , 18–15–4 , , 40 , - , colspan=9, ''Thick border represents transition between Head Coach Mike Johnston to Mike Sullivan.'' , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 38 , , 2 , , 7:00 pm , ,

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 , ,

(18,665) , , 19–15–4 , , 42 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc; , 39 , , 5 , , 7:00 pm , ,

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 ...

, , 3–2 OT , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,656) , , 19–15–5 , , 43 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 40 , , 6 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–3 , ,

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United Center The United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side, Chicago, Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) ...

(21,908) , , 19–16–5 , , 43 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 41 , , 9 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–1 , ,

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Bell Centre Bell Centre (French: ''Centre Bell)'', formerly known as Molson Centre, is a multi-purpose arena located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Opened on March 16, 1996, it is the home arena of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL), ...

(21,288) , , 20–16–5 , , 45 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc; , 42 , , 12 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 OT , ,

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PNC Arena Lenovo Center (originally Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena and formerly RBC Center and PNC Arena) is an list of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The arena seats 18,700 for ice hockey and 19,500 ...

(13,012) , , 20–16–6 , , 46 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc; , 43 , , 15 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–5 OT , ,

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Amalie Arena Amalie Arena (officially stylized as AMALIE Arena) is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. It is mainly used as the home for the Tamp ...

(19,092) , , 20–16–7 , , 47 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 44 , , 17 , , 3:00 pm , ,

, , 0–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,528) , , 21–16–7 , , 49 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 45 , , 18 , , 8:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–5 , ,

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Scottrade Center The Enterprise Center is an 18,096-seat arena located in Downtown St. Louis, downtown St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Its primary tenant is the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, but it is also used for other functions, such as ...

(19,312) , , 21–17–7 , , 49 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 46 , , 21 , , 7:00 pm , ,

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 , ,

(18,652) , , 22–17–7 , , 51 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 47 , , 23 , , 12:30 pm , ,

, , 4–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,539) , , 23–17–7 , , 53 , - style="background:#ccc;" , – , , 24 , , 12:30 pm , , colspan="6" , Game rescheduled to March 1 due to hazardous weather. , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 48 , , 26 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 0–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,442) , , 24–17–7 , , 55 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 49 , , 2 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 5–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,420) , , 25–17–7 , , 57 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 50 , , 5 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–6 , ,

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(19,092) , , 25–18–7 , , 57 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 51 , , 6 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2 OT , ,

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BB&T Center Amerant Bank Arena (previously known as the National Car Rental Center, Office Depot Center, BankAtlantic Center, BB&T Center, and FLA Live Arena) is an indoor arena in Sunrise, Florida, United States. It is the home venue for the Florida Panth ...

(20,295) , , 26–18–7 , , 59 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 52 , , 8 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,418) , , 27–18–7 , , 61 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 53 , , 10 , , 8:00 pm , ,

, , 3–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,539) , , 27–19–7 , , 61 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 54 , , 12 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–1 SO , ,

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(15,783) , , 28–19–7 , , 63 , - style="text-align:center; background:#ffc; , 55 , , 15 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–2 SO , ,

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(15,595) , , 28–19–8 , , 64 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 56 , , 18 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,584) , , 29–19–8 , , 66 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 57 , , 20 , , 12:30 pm , ,

, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,643) , , 29–20–8 , , 66 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 58 , , 21 , , 12:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–3 , ,

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First Niagara Center KeyBank Center is a multipurpose indoor arena located in Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally known as Marine Midland Arena, the venue has since been named HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center. Home to the Buffalo Sabres of the Nation ...

(19,070) , , 30–20–8 , , 68 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 59 , , 24 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–5 , ,

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(17,565) , , 30–21–8 , , 68 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 60 , , 27 , , 3:00 pm , ,

, , 1–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,650) , , 31–21–8 , , 70 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 61 , , 29 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 0–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,435) , , 32–21–8 , , 72 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 62 , , 1 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 , ,

, , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 32–22–8 , , 72 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 63 , , 3 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 1–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,492) , , 33–22–8 , , 74 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 64 , , 5 , , 3:00 pm , ,

, , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,663) , , 33–23–8 , , 74 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 65 , , 6 , , 5:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 6–1 , ,

, ,

(15,856) , , 34–23–8 , , 76 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 66 , , 8 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–2 , ,

, ,

Barclays Center Barclays Center ( ) is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, indoor arena in the New York City Boroughs of New York City, borough of Brooklyn. The arena is home to the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association and the New York Liber ...

(14,724) , , 34–24–8 , , 76 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 67 , , 11 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2 , ,

, ,

(18,205) , , 35–24–8 , , 78 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 68 , , 13 , , 12:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–3 , ,

, , Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,006) , , 36–24–8 , , 80 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 69 , , 15 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 1–2 SO , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,456) , , 37–24–8 , , 82 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 70 , , 17 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–4 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,455) , , 38–24–8 , , 84 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 71 , , 19 , , 1:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–1 , ,

, ,

Wells Fargo Center Wells Fargo Center may refer to: * Wells Fargo Center (Los Angeles), California * Wells Fargo Center (Sacramento), California * Wells Fargo Center (San Francisco), California * Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, California * Wells Fargo C ...

(19,967) , , 39–24–8 , , 86 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 72 , , 20 , , 6:00 pm , ,

, , 2–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,656) , , 40–24–8 , , 88 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 73 , , 24 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–0 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,610) , , 40–25–8 , , 88 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 74 , , 26 , , 2:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 7–2 , ,

, ,

(20,027) , , 41–25–8 , , 90 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 75 , , 27 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2 OT , ,

, , Madison Square Garden (IV) (18,006) , , 42–25–8 , , 92 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 76 , , 29 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 4–5 SO , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,513) , , 43–25–8 , , 94 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 77 , , 31 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,560) , , 44–25–8 , , 96 , - , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 78 , , 2 , , 1:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–0 , ,

, ,

(15,795) , , 45–25–8 , , 98 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 79 , , 3 , , 3:00 pm , ,

, , 2–6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , ,

(18,673) , , 46–25–8 , , 100 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 80 , , 5 , , 7:30 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–3 , ,

, ,

Canadian Tire Centre Canadian Tire Centre () is a multi-purpose arena in the suburb of Kanata in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It opened in January 1996 as the Palladium and was also known as Corel Centre () from 1996 to 2006 and Scotiabank Place () from 2006 to 2013. ...

(19,284) , , 47–25–8 , , 102 , - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" , 81 , , 7 , , 7:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–3 OT , ,

, , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 48–25–8 , , 104 , - style="text-align:center; background:#fcf;" , 82 , , 9 , , 3:00 pm , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 1–3 , ,

, ,

(19,919) , , 48–26–8 , , 104 , - , - style="text-align:center;" , ''Legend: = Win = Loss = OT/SO Loss''
– Alternate Jersey

Season standings

Detailed records

Final

Injuries

Playoffs

The Penguins announced on April 11, 2016 that they will wear their Alternate jersey for all home games throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Game log

, - style="background:#cfc;" , 1 , , April 13 , , New York , , 2–5 , , Pittsburgh , , , , Zatkoff , , 18,588 , , 1–0 ,
Recap
, - style="background:#fcf;" , 2 , , April 16 , , New York , , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh , , , , Zatkoff , , 18,614 , , 1–1 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , April 19 , , Pittsburgh , , 3–1 , , New York , , , ,

Murray Murray may refer to: Businesses * Murray (bicycle company), an American bicycle manufacturer * Murray Motor Car Company, an American car manufacturer * Murrays, an Australian bus company * Murray International Trust, a Scottish investment trus ...

, , 18,006 , , 2–1 ,
Recap
, - style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , April 21 , , Pittsburgh , , 5–0 , , New York , , , , Murray , , 18,006 , , 3–1 ,
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, - style="background:#cff;" , 5 , , April 23 , , New York , , 3–6 , , Pittsburgh , , , , Murray , , 18,607 , , 4–1 ,
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, - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 1 , , April 28 , , Pittsburgh , , 3–4 , , Washington , , OT , ,

, , 18,506 , , 0–1 ,
Recap
, - style="background:#cfc;" , 2 , , April 30 , , Pittsburgh , , 2–1 , , Washington , , , , Murray , , 18,506 , , 1–1 ,
Recap
, - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , May 2 , , Washington , , 2–3 , , Pittsburgh , , , , Murray , , 18,601 , , 2–1 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , May 4 , , Washington , , 2–3 , , Pittsburgh , , OT , , Murray , , 18,614 , , 3–1 ,
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, - style="background:#fcf;" , 5 , , May 7 , , Pittsburgh , , 1–3 , , Washington , , , , Murray , , 18,506 , , 3–2 ,
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, - style="background:#cff;" , 6 , , May 10 , , Washington , , 3–4 , , Pittsburgh , , OT , , Murray , , 18,650 , , 4–2 ,
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, - , - style="background:#fcf;" , 1 , , May 13 , , Tampa Bay , , 3–1 , , Pittsburgh , , , ,

, , 18,554 , , 0–1 ,
Recap
, - style="background:#cfc;" , 2 , , May 16 , , Tampa Bay , , 2–3 , , Pittsburgh , , OT , , Murray , , 18,534 , , 1–1 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , May 18 , , Pittsburgh , , 4–2 , , Tampa Bay , , , , Murray , , 19,092 , , 2–1 ,
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, - style="background:#fcf;" , 4 , , May 20 , , Pittsburgh , , 3–4 , , Tampa Bay , , , , Murray , , 19,092 , , 2–2 ,
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, - style="background:#fcf;" , 5 , , May 22 , , Tampa Bay , , 4–3 , , Pittsburgh , , OT , , Fleury , , 18,648 , , 2–3 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 6 , , May 24 , , Pittsburgh , , 5–2 , , Tampa Bay , , , , Murray , , 19,092 , , 3–3 ,
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, - style="background:#cff;" , 7 , , May 26 , , Tampa Bay , , 1–2 , , Pittsburgh , , , , Murray , , 18,638 , , 4–3 ,
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, - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 1 , , May 30 , , San Jose , , 2–3 , , Pittsburgh , , , ,

, , 18,596 , , 1–0 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 2 , , June 1 , , San Jose, , 1–2 , , Pittsburgh , , OT , , Murray , , 18,655 , , 2–0 ,
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, - style="background:#fcf;" , 3 , , June 4 , , Pittsburgh , , 2–3 , , San Jose , , OT , , Murray , , 17,562 , , 2–1 ,
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, - style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , June 6 , , Pittsburgh , , 3–1 , , San Jose , , , , Murray , , 17,562 , , 3–1 ,
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, - style="background:#fcf;" , 5 , , June 9 , , San Jose , , 4–2 , , Pittsburgh , , , , Murray , , 18,680 , , 3–2 ,
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, - style="background:#cff;" , 6 , , June 12 , , Pittsburgh , , 3–1 , , San Jose , , , , Murray , , 17,562 , , 4–2 ,
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, - , - , ''Legend: = Win = Loss = Playoff series win''

Injuries

Suspensions

Post-season

Injuries

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.

Notable achievements

Awards

Team awards

Awarded week of March 27

Milestones

Transactions

The Penguins have been involved in the following transactions during the 2015–16 season:

Trades

;Notes *Toronto to retain 15% ($1.25 million) of salary as part of trade. *Pittsburgh to retain 33% ($1.125 million) of salary as part of trade. *Edmonton to retain 50% ($1.95 million) of salary as part of trade.

Free agents

Waivers

Signings

Other

;Notes * – Two-way contract * – Entry-level contract

Draft picks

The 2015 NHL entry draft will be held on June 26–27, 2015 at the

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. ;Draft notes * The Pittsburgh Penguins first-round pick went to the

as a result of a trade on January 2, 2015 that sent

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to the Penguins in exchange for Rob Klinkhammer and this pick. * The Pittsburgh Penguins third-round pick went to the

as a result of a trade on March 5, 2014 that sent

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to the Penguins in exchange for a 2014 fifth-round pick (#143– Miguel Fidler) and this pick. * The Pittsburgh Penguins fourth-round pick went to the

as a result of a trade on February 25, 2015 that sent

Daniel Winnik Daniel Spencer Winnik (born March 6, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. He played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and played his final six seasons in Switzerland for Genève-Servette HC. Playing career ...

to the Penguins in exchange for Zach Sill, a 2016 second-round pick, and this pick.

References

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Pittsburgh Penguins seasons

Eastern Conference (NHL) championship seasons Stanley Cup championship seasons

2016 in Pittsburgh