On this Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History

2009
Brent Johnson makes his debut in goal for the Penguins against the Phoenix Coyotes (Johnson is part of the fourth father and son tandem to play for Pittsburgh).

2005
The Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes went to a shootout for the first time in either franchise’s history. The Hurricanes won the shootout, 1-0, as Cory Stillman scored on their first attempt and the Pens failed to convert on three tries.

2000
The Pens lost "Game ONe" in Japan to the Nashville Predators, 3-1. The team wore jerseys with the Japan Game ONe patch.

1999
Aleksey Morozov scored a hat trick against New Jersey's Martin Brodeur.

1995
Mario Lemieux returned to the Penguins lineup after a one year medical leave.

1993
Joe Mullen beat Montreal Candiens' Patrick Roy in overtime for a 2-1 victory.