Penguins eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs after Islanders' win, ending historic postseason record

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The Pittsburgh Penguins' historic playoff run officially came to an end on Wednesday night after the New York Islanders defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 to clinch the final spot in the Eastern Conference. 

Wednesday’s win over the Habs, coupled with Pittsburgh’s loss to the Chicago Blackhawks the previous night, have ended the Penguins 16-year playoff run – which was the longest active playoff streak in major North American professional sports. 

Anders Lee of the Islanders is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens at UBS Arena on April 12, 2023, in Elmont, New York. (Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

"Obviously, we’re all disappointed that we missed an opportunity last night," head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters after practice on Wednesday morning. "And from that standpoint, we’re all human. We all have emotions and we’ve gotta live with those."

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The last time the Penguins missed the postseason was in 2006 – Sidney Crosby’s rookie season. Star forward Evgeni Malkin and veteran defenseman Kris Letang have never missed the playoffs. 

Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang of the Penguins during the game against the Edmonton Oilers at PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 23, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

According to NHL.com, Pittsburgh has a 103-87 record in the postseason from 2007-2022 and three of those playoff runs have resulted in the Penguins hoisting up the Stanley Cup (2009, 2016, 2017). 

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