Pittsburgh Penguins: Top 5 Coaches in Team History

Jan 20, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan looks on from behind the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 7-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

3 of 6

Feb 17, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of the Pittsburgh Penguins logo on a jersey at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

4: Eddie Johnston

Record: 232-224-60

Although Eddie Johnston didn’t fulfill his job to win the team’s third Stanley Cup, he accomplished a lot in his two stints as the Penguins coach.

He is the longest serving head coach of the Pens, holding the job from 1980-1983, and then again from 1993-1997. During this time, he accumulated a 232-224-60 record in 516 games coached. He led the team to three division titles and one Conference Finals. He is the Penguins coach with the most games and as such he should be recognized for the time he put in to this team.

Home/History