Loading page
1980-1981

1980-1981 Season

Pittsburgh Penguins were 30-37-13 in the 1980-81 NHL season with 73 points, 15th overall.

1980-1981 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Stats

All Positions
Pittsburgh Penguins — 1980-1981 Skater Stats
#NSkaterRegular SeasonPostseason
GPGATPPIM+/-GPGATPPIM+/-
NA flagNHL
1.
Canada flag
805533886-950330
2.
Canada flag
76166783136-1654599
3.
Canada flag
6234407459-551018
4.
Canada flag
8030346486050444
5.
Canada flag
8025356055-13533616
6.
Canada flag
7284452118-1851124
7.
Canada flag
6221295068-14523516
8.
Canada flag
8017335076-350002
9.
Canada flag
7925184342-3052689
10.
Canada flag
746293586-1140116
11.
USA flag
7310233350452136
12.
Canada flag
4711172849-1352462
13.
Canada flag
5810919161-9
14.
Canada flag
5151419204-11501128
15.
USA flag
343141711212
16.
Canada flag
34681412-9
17.
Canada flag
43661242
18.
Canada flag
133912343
19.
Canada flag
34391230-16
20.
Canada flag
1301010332511221
21.
Canada flag
1945919-143360
22.
Canada flag
816714120112
23.
Canada flag
2016718210000
24.
Canada flag
133034-7
25.
Canada flag
5302228-1310000
26.
Canada flag
81014-3
27.
Canada flag
25101143-450114
28.
Canada flag
2401194-1
29.
Canada flag
3101134-15
30.
Canada flag
20000-3
Pittsburgh Penguins — 1980-1981 Goalie Stats
#NGoalieRegular SeasonPostseason
GPGAASV%WLTSOTOISVSGPGAASV%
NA flagNHL
1.
Canada flag
634.17.86425271003710:00163753.51.893
2.
Canada flag
93.92.8614500536:00216
3.
Canada flag
105.01.8501530539:00255

1980-1981 Pittsburgh Penguins Staff

Team Staff History

1980-1981 Pittsburgh Penguins Captains

"C"
Team Captaincy History

Stories

Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team

1980-1981 Pittsburgh Penguins Demographics

Loading...

Pittsburgh Penguins Facts

Plays in
National Hockey League
Team Colors
Black + Yellow + White
Town
Pittsburgh, PA, USAMap
Founded
1967

1980-1981 Pittsburgh Penguins Roster Facts

Nationalities
  • Canada flag31 players
  • USA flag2 players
Experience
Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name
PPG Paints Arenainformation
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Capacity
18 387
Construction Year
2010
No arena photo is available right now. Click here to submit an arena photo.

Pittsburgh Penguins Games

Pittsburgh Penguins — 1980-1981 Games
datehomevisitingscoreleague
Montréal CanadiensPittsburgh Penguins-NHL
Pittsburgh PenguinsUtah Mammoth-NHL
Pittsburgh PenguinsNashville Predators3 - 2 (OT 63:44)NHL
Pittsburgh PenguinsFlorida Panthers4 - 0 NHL
Utah MammothPittsburgh Penguins5 - 4 NHL
Show More

Latest Transactions

Pittsburgh Penguins — Latest Transactions
DateStatusPlayerTeamSource
Up/DownleavingCanada flagJustin Brazeau (F)Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagRyan Johnson (D)Buffalo Sabres
ConfirmedleavingUSA flagDaniel Laatsch (D)Buffalo Sabres
ConfirmedleavingUSA flagCaleb Jones (D)Buffalo Sabres
ConfirmedleavingCanada flagMatt Dumba (D)Retired
ConfirmedjoiningUSA flagSpencer Stastney (D)Edmonton Oilers
ConfirmedleavingSweden flagFilip Hållander (F)Edmonton Oilers
ConfirmedleavingUSA flagCollin Delia (G)Unknown
Show Complete Transfer Coverage

Pittsburgh Penguins History and Standings

Pittsburgh Penguins — Season History
seasonleagueGPWLTOTWOTLGFGAPTSPPGrankpostseason
2026-2027NHL1226-314040110.9214
-group-info
2025-2026NHL823425-716293268981.27
Conference QF lossgroup-info
2024-2025NHL822436-1012243293800.9813
Did not make playoffsgroup-info
2023-2024NHL823232-612255251881.0710
Did not make playoffsgroup-info
2022-2023NHL823131-911262264911.119
Did not make playoffsgroup-info
2021-2022NHL823725-9112722291031.267
Conference QF lossgroup-info
2020-2021NHL563716--3196156771.385
Conference QF loss
2019-2020NHL694023--6224196861.257
Playoffs Qualifier lossinfo
2018-2019NHL824426--122732411001.229
Conference QF loss
2017-2018NHL824729--62722501001.2210
Conference SF loss
2016-2017NHL825021--112822341111.352
Champion
2015-2016NHL824826--82452031041.274
Champion
2014-2015NHL824327--12221210981.215
Conference QF loss
2013-2014NHL825124--72492071091.336
Conference SF loss
2012-2013NHL483612--0165119721.52
Conference Final lossinfo
2011-2012NHL825125--62822211081.324
Conference QF loss
2010-2011NHL824925--82381991061.294
Conference QF loss
2009-2010NHL824728--72572371011.238
Conference SF loss
2008-2009NHL824528--9264239991.218
Champion
2007-2008NHL824727--82472161021.244
Final loss
2006-2007NHL824724--112772461051.2810
Conference QF loss
2005-2006NHL822246--14244316580.7129
Did not make playoffs
2003-2004NHL8223478-4190303580.7130
Did not make playoffs
2002-2003NHL8227446-5189255650.7929
Did not make playoffs
2001-2002NHL8228418-5198249690.8426
Did not make playoffs
2000-2001NHL8242289-3281256961.179
Conference Final loss
1999-2000NHL8237318-6241236881.0713
Conference SF loss
1998-1999NHL82383014--242225901.111
Conference SF loss
1997-1998NHL82402418--228188981.25
Conference QF loss
1996-1997NHL8238368--285280841.0210
Conference QF loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season
Pittsburgh Penguins — Where Are They Now
#playerseasonteamleagueGPGAPTSPIM
1.Russia flagSergei Plotnikov (F)2026-2027SKA St. PetersburgKHL1996154
2.Finland flagJesse Puljujärvi (F)2026-2027Genève-Servette HCNL14671344
3.Canada flagJosh Currie (F)2026-2027Graz99ersICEHL15310138
4.Canada flagTy Smith (D)2026-2027Dinamo MinskKHL201121310
5.USA flagJake Guentzel (F)2026-2027Tampa Bay LightningNHL1175122
6.Canada flagDrake Caggiula (F)2026-2027Lausanne HCNL18481210
7.Netherlands flagDaniel Sprong (F)2026-2027Avtomobilist YekaterinburgKHL15831127
8.Canada flagPhilip Tomasino (F)2026-2027Belleville SenatorsAHL1047116
9.Czechia flagRadim Zohorna (F)2026-2027Färjestad BKSHL1247112
10.Finland flagJuuso Riikola (D)2026-2027SCL TigersNL1638118
View Complete List

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Pittsburgh Penguins — Roster Demographics
SeasonRosterHeightWeightAge
2026-2027View Roster6'1"194 lbs28.54
2025-2026View Roster6'1"196 lbs29.03
2024-2025View Roster6'1"196 lbs28.63
2023-2024View Roster6'1"196 lbs29.39
2022-2023View Roster6'1"194 lbs30.14
View 20 Latest Seasons
Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Points
#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagSidney Crosby (F)143265711111768
2.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)91569010331723
3.undefined flagYevgeni Malkin (F)12805398771416
4.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)8064396401079
5.undefined flagKris Letang (D)1247178634812
Show More

Franchise All-Time Goals

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Goals
#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)91569010331723
2.undefined flagSidney Crosby (F)143265711111768
3.undefined flagYevgeni Malkin (F)12805398771416
4.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)8064396401079
5.undefined flagJean Pronovost (F)753316287603
Show More

Franchise All-Time Assists

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Assists
#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagSidney Crosby (F)143265711111768
2.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)91569010331723
3.undefined flagYevgeni Malkin (F)12805398771416
4.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)8064396401079
5.undefined flagKris Letang (D)1247178634812
Show More

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#PlayerGPGTPPIM
1.undefined flagYevgeni Malkin (F)128053914161267
2.undefined flagKevin Stevens (F)5222605551048
3.undefined flagTroy Loney (F)53269169980
4.undefined flagRod Buskas (D)4311664959
5.undefined flagSidney Crosby (F)14326571768902
Show More

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagSidney Crosby (F)143265711111768
2.undefined flagYevgeni Malkin (F)12805398771416
3.undefined flagKris Letang (D)1247178634812
4.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)91569010331723
5.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)8064396401079
Show More

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#PlayerGPGTPPPG
1.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)91569017231.88
2.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)80643910791.34
3.undefined flagPaul Coffey (D)3311084401.33
4.undefined flagSidney Crosby (F)143265717681.23
5.undefined flagRick Tocchet (F)150761791.19
Show More

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1988-1989NHL76851141992.62100
2.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1987-1988NHL7770981682.1892
3.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1995-1996NHL7069921612.3054
4.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1992-1993NHL6069911602.6738
5.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)1995-1996NHL8262871491.8296
Show More

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1988-1989NHL76851141992.62100
2.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1987-1988NHL7770981682.1892
3.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1995-1996NHL7069921612.3054
4.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1992-1993NHL6069911602.6738
5.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)1995-1996NHL8262871491.8296
Show More

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1988-1989NHL76851141992.62100
2.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1987-1988NHL7770981682.1892
3.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1985-1986NHL7948931411.7843
4.undefined flagMario Lemieux (F)1995-1996NHL7069921612.3054
5.undefined flagRon Francis (F)1995-1996NHL7727921191.5556
Show More

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Pittsburgh Penguins — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagPaul Baxter (D)1981-1982NHL76934430.57409
2.undefined flagDave Schultz (F)1977-1978NHL66925340.52378
3.undefined flagPat Price (D)1981-1982NHL77731380.49322
4.undefined flagGary Rissling (F)1983-1984NHL47413170.36297
5.undefined flagJay Caufield (F)1988-1989NHL581450.09285
Show More

Recent NHL Entry Draft Selections

Pittsburgh Penguins — Recent NHL Entry Draft Selections
rnd#playerbornbirthplaceheightweight
2026
1#22undefined flagLiam Ruck (F)Osoyoos, BC, CAN6'0"183 lbs
2#39undefined flagMarkus Ruck (F)Osoyoos, BC, CAN6'0"174 lbs
2#54undefined flagTomas Galvas (D)Zlin, CZE5'10"168 lbs
3#86undefined flagPierce Mbuyi (F)Mississauga, ON, CAN5'11"163 lbs
4#111undefined flagParker Von Richter (D)Mississauga, ON, CAN6'1"205 lbs
5#160undefined flagMatvei Nikonovich (G)-6'2"187 lbs
2025
1#11undefined flagBenjamin Kindel (F)Coquitlam, BC, CAN5'11"181 lbs
1#22undefined flagBill Zonnon (F)Montréal, QC, CAN6'2"190 lbs
1#24undefined flagWilliam Horcoff (F)Birmingham, MI, USA6'5"203 lbs
2#39undefined flagPeyton Kettles (D)Winnipeg, MB, CAN6'6"196 lbs
3#73undefined flagCharlie Trethewey (D)Ellicott City, MD, USA6'2"201 lbs
3#84undefined flagGabriel D'Aigle (G)Sorel-Tracy, QC, CAN6'4"212 lbs
3#91undefined flagBrady Peddle (D)Antigonish, NS, CAN6'3"205 lbs
4#105undefined flagTravis Hayes (F)Ann Arbor, MI, USA5'11"168 lbs
5#130undefined flagRyan Miller (F)Medicine Hat, AB, CAN6'0"181 lbs
5#148undefined flagQuinn Beauchesne (D)Ottawa, ON, CAN6'0"185 lbs
5#154undefined flagJordan Charron (F)Ayr, ON, CAN6'1"190 lbs
6#169undefined flagCarter Sanderson (F)Pierre, SD, USA6'2"203 lbs
7#201undefined flagKale Dach (F)Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN5'10"165 lbs
2024
2#44undefined flagHarrison Brunicke (D)Johannesburg, RSA6'3"196 lbs
2#46undefined flagTanner Howe (F)Prince Albert, SK, CAN5'11"183 lbs
4#111undefined flagChase Pietila (D)Howell, MI, USA6'2"187 lbs
6#175undefined flagJoona Väisänen (D)Espoo, FIN6'0"176 lbs
7#207undefined flagMac Swanson (F)Nürnberg, GER5'9"170 lbs
7#223undefined flagFinn Harding (D)Toronto, ON, CAN6'2"192 lbs
View Complete Draft History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

2017 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Jake Guentzel - Sidney Crosby - Conor Sheary
Scott Wilson - Yevgeni Malkin - Phil Kessel
Chris Kunitz - Matt Cullen - Bryan Rust
Carl Hagelin - Nick Bonino - Patric Hörnqvist

Brian Dumoulin - Justin Schultz
Olli Määttä - Trevor Daley
Ian Cole - Ron Hainsey

Matt Murray
(Marc-André Fleury)

2016 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Conor Sheary - Sidney Crosby - Patric Hörnqvist
Carl Hagelin - Nick Bonino - Phil Kessel
Chris Kunitz - Yevgeni Malkin - Bryan Rust
Tom Kühnhackl - Matt Cullen - Eric Fehr

Brian Dumoulin - Kris Letang
Olli Määttä - Ben Lovejoy
Ian Cole - Trevor Daley/Justin Schultz

Matt Murray
(Marc-André Fleury)

2009 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Chris Kunitz - Sidney Crosby - Bill Guerin
Ruslan Fedotenko - Evgeni Malkin - Max Talbot
Matt Cooke - Jordan Staal - Tyler Kennedy
Pascal Dupuis - Craig Adams - Miroslav Šatan

Brooks Orpik - Sergei Gonchar
Hal Gill - Rob Scuderi
Mark Eaton - Kris Letang

Marc-André Fleury
(Mathieu Garon)

1992 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Kevin Stevens - Mario Lemieux - Rick Tocchet
Bob Errey - Ron Francis - Joe Mullen
Troy Loney - Bryan Trottier - Jaromír Jágr
Phil Bourque - Jiří Hrdina - Shawn McEachern

Geordie Roberts - Larry Murphy
Ulf Samuelsson - Paul Stanton
Jim Paek - Kjell Samuelsson

Tom Barrasso
(Ken Wregget)

1991 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Bob Errey - Mario Lemieux - Mark Recchi
Kevin Stevens - Ron Francis - Joe Mullen
Troy Loney - Bryan Trottier - Jaromír Jágr
Phil Bourque - Jiří Hrdina - Scott Young

Peter Taglianetti - Paul Coffey
Geordie Roberts - Larry Murphy
Ulf Samuelsson - Paul Stanton

Tom Barrasso
(Frank Pietrangelo)