Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	55.6%
2021-22 – First Round	New York Rangers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2020-21 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2019-20 – Qual Round	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 4 (1-3)
2018-19 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2017-18 – Conf Semi	Washington Capitals	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2017-18 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2016-17 – Final	Nashville Predators	Won in 6 (4-2)
2016-17 – Conf Finals	Ottawa Senators	Won in 7 (4-3)
2016-17 – Conf Semi	Washington Capitals	Won in 7 (4-3)
2016-17 – First Round	Columbus Blue Jackets	Won in 5 (4-1)
2015-16 – Final	San Jose Sharks	Won in 6 (4-2)
2015-16 – Conf Finals	Tampa Bay Lightning	Won in 7 (4-3)
2015-16 – Conf Semi	Washington Capitals	Won in 6 (4-2)
2015-16 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2014-15 – First Round	New York Rangers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2013-14 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2013-14 – First Round	Columbus Blue Jackets	Won in 6 (4-2)
2012-13 – Conf Finals	Boston Bruins	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2012-13 – Conf Semi	Ottawa Senators	Won in 5 (4-1)
2012-13 – First Round	New York Islanders	Won in 6 (4-2)
2011-12 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2010-11 – First Round	Tampa Bay Lightning	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2009-10 – Conf Semi	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2009-10 – First Round	Ottawa Senators	Won in 6 (4-2)
2008-09 – Final	Detroit Red Wings	Won in 7 (4-3)
2008-09 – Conf Finals	Carolina Hurricanes	Won in 4 (4-0)
2008-09 – Conf Semi	Washington Capitals	Won in 7 (4-3)
2008-09 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2007-08 – Final	Detroit Red Wings	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2007-08 – Conf Finals	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2007-08 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2007-08 – First Round	Ottawa Senators	Won in 4 (4-0)
2006-07 – First Round	Ottawa Senators	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2000-01 – Conf Finals	New Jersey Devils	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2000-01 – Conf Semi	Buffalo Sabres	Won in 7 (4-3)
2000-01 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 6 (4-2)
1999-00 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1999-00 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 5 (4-1)
1998-99 – Conf Semi	Toronto Maple Leafs	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1998-99 – First Round	New Jersey Devils	Won in 7 (4-3)
1997-98 – First Round	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1996-97 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1995-96 – Conf Finals	Florida Panthers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1995-96 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1995-96 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 6 (4-2)
1994-95 – Conf Semi	New Jersey Devils	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1994-95 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 7 (4-3)
1993-94 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1992-93 – Conf Semi	New York Islanders	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1992-93 – First Round	New Jersey Devils	Won in 5 (4-1)
1991-92 – Final	Chicago Blackhawks	Won in 4 (4-0)
1991-92 – Conf Finals	Boston Bruins	Won in 4 (4-0)
1991-92 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1991-92 – First Round	Washington Capitals	Won in 7 (4-3)
1990-91 – Final	Minnesota North Stars	Won in 6 (4-2)
1990-91 – Conf Finals	Boston Bruins	Won in 6 (4-2)
1990-91 – Conf Semi	Washington Capitals	Won in 5 (4-1)
1990-91 – First Round	New Jersey Devils	Won in 7 (4-3)
1988-89 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1988-89 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 4 (4-0)
1981-82 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1980-81 – First Round	St. Louis Blues	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1979-80 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1978-79 – Conf Semi	Boston Bruins	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1978-79 – First Round	Buffalo Sabres	Won in 3 (2-1)
1976-77 – First Round	Toronto Maple Leafs	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1975-76 – First Round	Toronto Maple Leafs	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1974-75 – Conf Semi	New York Islanders	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1974-75 – First Round	St. Louis Blues	Won in 2 (2-0)
1971-72 – Conf Semi	Chicago Black Hawks	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1969-70 – Conf Finals	St. Louis Blues	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1969-70 – Conf Semi	Oakland Seals	Won in 4 (4-0)

Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	32-32 (50%)	38-26 (59.4%)	2022 – First Round
0-1	19-13 (59.4%)	15-17 (46.9%)	2021 – First Round
0-2	7-6 (53.8%)	5-8 (38.5%)	2019 – First Round
0-3	2-4 (33.3%)	0-6 (0%)	2019 – First Round
1-0	19-13 (59.4%)	23-9 (71.9%)	2022 – First Round
1-1	20-12 (62.5%)	16-16 (50%)	2022 – First Round
1-2	11-8 (57.9%)	9-10 (47.4%)	2018 – Conf Semi
1-3	5-5 (50%)	2-8 (20%)	2015 – First Round
2-0	12-7 (63.2%)	17-2 (89.5%)	2017 – Final
2-1	13-14 (48.1%)	18-9 (66.7%)	2022 – First Round
2-2	14-11 (56.0%)	15-10 (60%)	2021 – First Round
2-3	7-9 (43.8%)	7-9 (43.8%)	2021 – First Round
3-0	6-6 (50%)	11-1 (91.7%)	2017 – First Round
3-1	9-10 (47.4%)	15-4 (78.9%)	2022 – First Round
3-2	13-11 (54.2%)	16-8 (66.7%)	2022 – First Round
3-3	10-8 (55.6%)	10-8 (55.6%)	2022 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	1-3 (25%)	0-4 (0%)	2020 – Qual Round
0-1	2-1 (66.7%)	0-3 (0%)	2020 – Qual Round
0-2	1-0 (100%)	0-1 (0%)	1982 – First Round
1-0	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1980 – First Round
1-1	1-2 (33.3%)	0-3 (0%)	2020 – Qual Round
1-2	2-1 (66.7%)	0-3 (0%)	2020 – Qual Round
2-1	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1980 – First Round
2-2	0-3 (0%)	0-3 (0%)	1982 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	2-2 (50%)	2-2 (50%)	1979 – First Round
0-1	2-0 (100%)	0-2 (0%)	1977 – First Round
1-0	1-1 (50%)	2-0 (100%)	1979 – First Round
1-1	1-2 (33.3%)	1-2 (33.3%)	1979 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Pittsburgh Penguins history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in Pittsburgh Penguins history is coming back from 1-3, which they've managed 2 times. The most recent 1-3 comeback was against the Washington Capitals in the 1995 First Round, when the Penguins came back and won in 7 games.

How many times have the Pittsburgh Penguins played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have played 64 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 38-26 (59.4%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2022 First Round, in which they lost to the 2021-22 New York Rangers in 7 games.

How many times have the Pittsburgh Penguins played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have played 4 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 0-4 (0%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 2020 Qualifying Round, in which they lost to the 2019-20 Montreal Canadiens in 4 games.

How many times have the Pittsburgh Penguins played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have played 4 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 2-2 (50%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1979 First Round, in which they beat the 1978-79 Buffalo Sabres in 3 games.

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