2011-12 Pittsburgh Penguins Regular Season Media Guide

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HISTORIC DATES

Oct. 7, 2010 – The Penguins fell, 3-2, to Philadelphia in the first-ever regular-season game at CONSOL Energy Center. Oct. 15, 2010 – Alex Goligoski’s overtime game-winning goal secured a 3-2 defeat of the NY Islanders and the Penguins’ first-ever win at CONSOL Energy Center. Nov. 17, 2010 – The Penguins’ consecutive sellout streak topped the three-million fan mark (3,018,894). Dec. 15, 2010 – Episode One of HBO Sports’ “24/7 Penguins-Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic” - a four-part reality TV series - debuted at 10 p.m. Jan. 1, 2011 – The Penguins played host to the Washington Capitals in the fourth NHL Winter Classic at Heinz Field. Washington won the game, 3-1. Mar. 12, 2011 – The Penguins celebrated their 200th consecutive sellout (including playoffs) against Montreal. June 22, 2011 – Dan Bylsma becomes the first head coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s “most outstanding coach.”

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