Pittsburgh Penguins' Legacy in Peril: Longest Stanley Cup Drought in Franchise History Looms Large As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to navigate the challenges of the NHL, a stark reality is beginning to set in: the team's longest Stanley Cup drought in franchise history is now on the verge of surpassing a decade. The last time the Penguins raised the coveted trophy was on June 12, 2016, when they defeated the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Finals. With a current drought of over two years, the pressure is mounting on the team to turn their fortunes around. As the Penguins struggle to find consistency, fans are left wondering if the team's storied legacy will continue to suffer, and what it will take for them to break the curse and bring another championship to Pittsburgh.
The last one came on May 12, 2022. Crosby, forwards Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, and defenseman Kris Letang are the only Penguins remaining from a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York ...
