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1994–95 Pittsburgh Penguins season

NHL team season

NHL team season

FieldValue
LeagueNHL
Season1994–95
year1994
TeamPittsburgh Penguins
ConferenceEastern
ConferenceRank3rd
DivisionNortheast
DivisionRank2nd
Record29–16–3
HomeRecord18–5–1
RoadRecord11–11–2
GoalsFor181
GoalsAgainst158
GeneralManagerCraig Patrick
CoachEddie Johnston
CaptainRon Francis
AltCaptainUlf Samuelsson
Kevin Stevens
ArenaPittsburgh Civic Arena
Attendance16,108
MinorLeagueCleveland Lumberjacks
GoalsLeaderJaromir Jagr (32)
AssistsLeaderRon Francis (48)
PointsLeaderJaromir Jagr (70)
PlusMinusLeaderRon Francis (+30)
PIMLeaderFrancois Leroux (114)
WinsLeaderKen Wregget (25)
GAALeaderKen Wregget (3.21)

Kevin Stevens Despite the absence of Mario Lemieux, the **1994–95 Pittsburgh Penguins **started the season off strong, by winning their first seven games. They remained undefeated in their first 13 games, going 12–0–1. However, after such a red-hot start to the season, the Penguins had a lukewarm record in their final 35 games, going 17–16–2. Jaromir Jagr won the Art Ross Trophy for most points (70), captain Ron Francis led the league in assists (48) and plus/minus (+30), and goaltender Ken Wregget led the league in wins (25). In a 7–3 Penguins' win over the Florida Panthers on February 7, Joe Mullen recorded an assist and became the first American-born NHL player to reach 1,000 points. Nine days later, Luc Robitaille scored four goals in a 5–2 Penguins win over the Hartford Whalers.

Regular season

The Penguins had the highest shooting percentage in the NHL during the regular season, scoring 181 goals on just 1,400 shots (12.9%).

Final standings

Playoffs

Despite finding themselves in a three-games-to-one series deficit against the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs, the Penguins won Game 5 at home in overtime, 6–5, via Luc Robitaille's goal at 4:30 of the first overtime period. Peter Bondra, Dale Hunter, Jaromir Jagr and Kevin Stevens each scored twice in the game. Pittsburgh went on to win Game 6 in Washington, 7–1, and then closed out the series at home with a 3–0 victory in Game 7. It was the second time in four years that the Penguins had come back to defeat the Capitals after being down three games to one. The Penguins faced the New Jersey Devils in the second round, and won the opening game, 3–2. With only 1:15 remaining in Game 2, Jaromir Jagr tied the game at 2–2. The game seemed certain to head to overtime until a breakaway-goal by Devils captain Scott Stevens with just 29 seconds remaining. Claude Lemieux added an empty-net goal and the Devils tied the series with a 4–2 win. In the final three games of the series, the Penguins managed to score only three goals and were ultimately eliminated at home in Game 5, 4–1. The Devils would go on to win their first Stanley Cup.

Schedule and results

Regular season

|- | 1 || Jan 20 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 5–3 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 1–0–0 || 2 || |- | 2 || Jan 23 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–5 || Florida Panthers || 2–0–0 || 4 || |- | 3 || Jan 25 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–2 || New York Rangers || 3–0–0 || 6 || |- | 4 || Jan 27 || Ottawa Senators || 4–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–0–0 || 8 || |- | 5 || Jan 29 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 4–1 || Washington Capitals || 5–0–0 || 10 ||

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| Legend:

Playoffs

|- | 1 || May 6 || Washington Capitals || 4–5 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 0–1 || |- | 2 || May 8 || Washington Capitals || 5–3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–1 || |- | 3 || May 10 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–6 || Washington Capitals || 1–2 || |- | 4 || May 12 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–6 || Washington Capitals || 1–3 || |- | 5 || May 14 || Washington Capitals || 6–5 OT || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–3 || |- | 6 || May 16 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 7–1 || Washington Capitals || 3–3 || |- | 7 || May 18 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–0 || Washington Capitals || 4–3 ||

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Suspensions

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Luc Robitaille

Injuries

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Mario Lemieux
Wayne McBean
Tom Barrasso
Greg Andrusak
Tom Barrasso
Drake Berehowsky

Player statistics

;Skaters

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483238702337
441148593018
47212344142
462319421037
481325381218
4613243766
45162137156
27151227051
44131326422
441151611113
‡3141216016
3351015346
483111466
40291134
†1309976
41167854
21145225
1422402
70446
‡25044236
3921363
400227114
36202082
†1302223
13011112
410120
101112
†4000113
100000
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126131934
122131530
121051536
127411526
12471121
1233616
121458
1221312
120334
1011212
90228
12022014
702228
110228
1101132
41018
10000
110006
50004
500004
40002
400018
800000
30002

;Goaltenders

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382208:2825921183.2112190.90300014
10496:38360273.262550.8940002
160:0010033.00270.8890000
2125:0001183.84750.8930000
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11660:3556333.003490.9051007
280:000186.00410.8050002

†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.

Awards and records

Awards

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(annual)Team
Art Ross TrophyJaromir Jagr
Frank J. Selke TrophyRon Francis
Lady Byng Memorial TrophyRon Francis
Lester Patrick TrophyJoe Mullen
NHL First All-Star teamJaromir Jagr (Right Wing)title=Postseason All-Star Teamsurl=https://records.nhl.com/awards/phwa-all-star-teams?season=19941995website=records.nhl.comaccess-date=September 11, 2023}}
NHL Second All-Star teamLarry Murphy (Defense)
NHL Plus-Minus AwardRon Francis
A. T. Caggiano Memorial Booster Club AwardJaromir Jagrtitle=2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins Media Guideurl=https://archive.org/details/pittsburgh-penguins-2014-15-media-guidepublisher=Pittsburgh Penguinsvia=Internet Archivedate=October 2014page=313}}
Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Good Guy AwardLarry Murphytitle=2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins Media Guideurl=https://archive.org/details/pittsburgh-penguins-2014-15-media-guidepublisher=Pittsburgh Penguinsvia=Internet Archivedate=October 2014page=312}}
Bob Johnson Memorial Badger Bob AwardRon Francis
Joe Mullen
Leading Scorer AwardJaromir Jagr
Michel Briere Memorial Rookie of the Year Trophy*No winner*title=2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins Media Guideurl=https://archive.org/details/pittsburgh-penguins-2014-15-media-guidepublisher=Pittsburgh Penguinsvia=Internet Archivedate=October 2014page=311}}
Most Valuable Player AwardJaromir Jagrtitle=2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins Media Guideurl=https://archive.org/details/pittsburgh-penguins-2014-15-media-guidepublisher=Pittsburgh Penguinsvia=Internet Archivedate=October 2014page=314}}
Players' Player AwardRon Francis
The Edward J. DeBartolo Community Service AwardRon Francis
Bryan Trottier

Milestones

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Joe MullenFebruary 7, 1995
Luc RobitailleFebruary 19, 1995
Philippe DeRouvilleApril 10, 1995
Rusty FitzgeraldApril 15, 1995
Richard ParkMay 3, 1995
Ian MoranMay 10, 1995
Ron FrancisApril 16, 1995

Transactions

The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1994–95 season:

Trades

April 7, 1995To [Ottawa Senators](1994-95-ottawa-senators-season)To Pittsburgh Penguins

Free agents

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Jeff ChristianNew Jersey DevilsAugust 2, 1994
Mike RamseyBuffalo SabresAugust 3, 1994
John CullenToronto Maple LeafsAugust 3, 1994
Len BarrieFlorida PanthersAugust 15, 1994

Signings

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Joe DziedzicAugust 10, 1994
Brian FarrellSeptember 20, 1994
Ryan SavoiaApril 7, 1995

Other

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Allen PedersenSeptember 20, 1994Released
Doug BrownJanuary 18, 1995Lost in waiver draft (to Detroit Red Wings)
Chris JosephJanuary 18, 1995Claimed in waiver draft (from Tampa Bay Lightning)
Francois LerouxJanuary 18, 1995Claimed in waiver draft (from Ottawa Senators)
Mike HudsonJanuary 18, 1995Claimed in waiver draft (from New York Rangers)
Wayne McBeanJanuary 18, 1995Claimed in waiver draft (from Winnipeg Jets)
Micah AivazoffJanuary 18, 1995Claimed in waiver draft (from Detroit Red Wings)
Micah AivazoffJanuary 18, 1995Lost in waiver draft (to Edmonton Oilers)

Draft picks

Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the 1994 NHL entry draft.

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124Chris WellsCenterSeattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
250Richard ParkRight wingBelleville Bulls (OHL)
357Sven ButenschonDefenseBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
373Greg CrozierLeft wingLawrence Academy (USHS–MA)
376Alexei KrivchenkovDefenseCSKA Moscow (Russia)
4102Tom O'ConnorDefenseSpringfield Olympics (EJHL)
5128Clint JohnsonLeft wingEast High School (Duluth) (USHS–MN)
6154Valentin MorozovCenterCSKA Moscow (Russia)
7161Serge AubinCenterGranby Bisons (QMJHL)
7180Drew PalmerDefenseSeattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
8206Boris ZelenkoLeft wingCSKA Moscow (RUssia)
9232Jason GodboutDefenseHill-Murray School (USHS–MN)
10258Mikhail KazakevichCenterTorpedo Yaroslavl (Russia)
11284Brian LeitzaGoaltenderSioux City Musketeers (USHL)

;Draft notes

  • The Hartford Whalers' third-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of a March 10, 1992, trade that sent Frank Pietrangelo to the Whalers in exchange for a seventh-round pick and this pick.
  • The Boston Bruins' third-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of an October 8, 1993, trade that sent Paul Stanton to the Bruins in exchange for this pick.
  • The Hartford Whalers' seventh-round pick went to the Pittsburgh Penguins as a result of a March 10, 1992, trade that sent Frank Pietrangelo to the Whalers in exchange for a third-round pick and this pick.

References

References

  1. "1994-95 NHL Summary".
  2. "1994-95 Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule".
  3. "1994–1995 – Regular Season Statistics". NHL.
  4. "1994–1995 – Playoffs Statistics". NHL.
  5. "Art Ross Trophy".
  6. "Frank J. Selke Trophy".
  7. "Lady Byng Memorial Trophy".
  8. "Lester Patrick Trophy".
  9. "Postseason All-Star Teams".
  10. "Ron Francis". Carolina Hurricanes.
  11. (October 2014). "2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins Media Guide". Pittsburgh Penguins.
  12. (October 2014). "2014–15 Pittsburgh Penguins Media Guide". Pittsburgh Penguins.
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  18. "Ian Moran 1994-95 Game Log".
  19. "1981 NHL Draft Pick: Ron Francis".
  20. "Hockey Transactions Search Results". ProSportsTransactions.
  21. "NHL Entry Draft Year by Year Results". NHL.com.
  22. "1994 NHL Entry Draft Pending Transactions". Pro Sports Transactions.
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