Pittsburgh Penguins Greatest Games — Season 1, Episode 1: Penguins vs. Flyers - April 25, 1989

Episode synopsis

On April 25, 1989, the Pittsburgh Penguins played the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the 1988-89 Patrick Division Finals. The game, played in Pittsburgh, was a pivotal moment in the series, with Mario Lemieux delivering a legendary performance despite suffering a neck injury and a mild knee sprain from collisions in Game 4, Lemieux played through the pain and tied two NHL playoff records and set a franchise record for points in a playoff game.

About Pittsburgh Penguins Greatest Games

From their inception in 1967, the Pittsburgh Penguins have provided many unforgettable moments and now you can relive their greatest games. This includes the classic games that defined a franchise, as voted on by you, the fans!

More episodes from Season 1

• E2Penguins vs. North Stars - May 25, 1991 - Stanley Cup Final - Game 6
• E3Penguins vs. Blackhawks - June 1, 1992 - Stanley Cup Final - Game 4
• E4Penguins vs. Rangers - April 9, 1993
• E5Penguins vs. Devils - April 13, 1991 - Patrick Division Semi Finals - Game 6
• E6Penguins vs. Capitals - April 24, 1996 - Eastern Conference Quarter Finals - Game 4
• E7Penguins vs. Maple Leafs - December 27, 2000
• E8Penguins vs. Sabres - May 10, 2001 - Eastern Conference Semi Finals - Game 7
• E9Penguins vs. Devils - October 24, 2006
• E10Penguins vs. Flyers - December 13, 2006