Pittsburgh Penguins Greatest Games - Season 1

First aired: 4/25/1989 10 episodes

The 10 games from the first DVD box set release entitled "Pittsburgh Penguins 10 Greatest Games - Collectors Edition"

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Episodes

1. Penguins vs. Flyers - April 25, 1989

Aired: 4/25/1989

On April 25, 1989, the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the 1988-89 Patrick Division Finals. The game, played in Pittsburgh, was a pivotal moment in the series, with Mario Lemieux delivering a legendary performance despite suffering a neck injury and a mild knee sprain from collisions in Game 4, Lemieux played through the pain and tied two NHL playoff records and set a franchise record for points in a playoff game.

2. Penguins vs. North Stars - May 25, 1991 - Stanley Cup Final - Game 6

Aired: 5/25/1991

The Pittsburgh Penguins played the Minnesota North Stars in Game 6 of the 1991 Stanley Cup Final on May 25, 1991, at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, aiming to secure the Penguins' first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.

3. Penguins vs. Blackhawks - June 1, 1992 - Stanley Cup Final - Game 4

Aired: 6/1/1992

The Pittsburgh Penguins played the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 4 of the 1992 Stanley Cup Final on June 1, 1992, at the Chicago Stadium, looking to complete a 4–0 series sweep to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup.

4. Penguins vs. Rangers - April 9, 1993

Aired: 4/9/1993

Mario Lemieux delivers an extraordinary performance which solidified his legacy as one of the game's greatest players. Lemieux's effort was particularly remarkable given that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma earlier that year and had reportedly felt unwell before the game.

5. Penguins vs. Devils - April 13, 1991 - Patrick Division Semi Finals - Game 6

Aired: 4/13/1991

The penguins make a comeback to force Game 7 powered by strong performances on route to their first Stanley Cup in Franchise history

6. Penguins vs. Capitals - April 24, 1996 - Eastern Conference Quarter Finals - Game 4

Aired: 4/24/1996

Pittsburgh Penguins play the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of the 1996 NHL Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals, a game that extended into the fourth overtime period and lasted 79 minutes and 15 seconds, making it one of the longest playoff games in NHL history. The game began on April 24 but concluded at 2 a.m. on April 25, 1996

7. Penguins vs. Maple Leafs - December 27, 2000

Aired: 12/27/2000

On December 27, 2000, the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game, played at the Mellon Arena, marked a significant moment in NHL history as it featured the highly anticipated return of Mario Lemieux to professional hockey after retiring in 1997.

8. Penguins vs. Sabres - May 10, 2001 - Eastern Conference Semi Finals - Game 7

Aired: 5/10/2001

A highly competitive series featuring three games decided in overtime is forced to 7 after a game winning OT goal in Game 6 from Martin Straka. Can the Penguins do it again in Game 7 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

9. Penguins vs. Devils - October 24, 2006

Aired: 10/24/2006

Evgeni Malkin scores a statement Goal showcasing the talents that would make him an NHL superstar

10. Penguins vs. Flyers - December 13, 2006

Aired: 12/13/2006

The Pittsburgh Penguins played rivals the Philadelphia Flyers led by a strong offensive performance, particularly from rookie Sidney Crosby. Crosby's performance propelled him to the NHL scoring lead at the time.