2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins season
NHL team season
The 2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the 52nd season for the National Hockey League team that was established on June 5, 1967. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot on April 4, 2019, after a 4–1 win against the Detroit Red Wings.
The Penguins qualified for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they were swept in the first round by the New York Islanders.
Standings
Schedule and results
Preseason
The preseason schedule was released on June 15, 2018.
Regular season
The regular season schedule was published on June 21, 2018.
Detailed records
Final
Playoffs
The Penguins faced the New York Islanders in the First Round of the playoffs, where they were swept in four games.
Game log
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.
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