How Many Stanley Cups Have the Pittsburgh Penguins Won?
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won five Stanley Cups: in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016 and 2017. Their championships include two pairs of consecutive titles and one victory between those back-to-back runs.
Penguins Stanley Cup timeline
| Year | Final opponent | Series result | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Minnesota North Stars | Won 4–2 | First championship |
| 1992 | Chicago Blackhawks | Won 4–0 | First back-to-back titles |
| 2009 | Detroit Red Wings | Won 4–3 | Third championship |
| 2016 | San Jose Sharks | Won 4–2 | Fourth championship |
| 2017 | Nashville Predators | Won 4–2 | Second back-to-back titles |
The series results count games won in the Stanley Cup Final, not goals scored. The 1992 championship was a four-game sweep; the 2009 Final went the full seven games.
Have the Penguins won back-to-back Stanley Cups?
Yes. Pittsburgh repeated as champion in 1991–1992 and again in 2016–2017. Those four titles account for two distinct championship runs, with the 2009 victory between them.
When did Pittsburgh last win?
The Penguins’ most recent Stanley Cup championship was in 2017. That title followed their 2016 win, making the two seasons a back-to-back championship run.
Why are five team titles different from a player’s total?
A franchise total includes every championship team in its history. An individual player’s total only includes the winning rosters on which that player participated. Ownership roles are another category. Keeping those distinctions clear avoids the common confusion surrounding Mario Lemieux’s championships as a player and owner.
For a broader look at the eras behind the dates, read our Penguins championship history. For current results, follow the Penguins team page.
Sources: Pittsburgh Penguins media guide; NHL Stanley Cup records; NHL playoff records and series results (PDF).
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