1993–94 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1993–94 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' 27th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Regular season. The Penguins moved into the newly formed Northeast Division (competing against the teams that made up the old Adams Division) and won their third division crown in four seasons. This season marked the return to the Penguins and to the bench of head coach Eddie Johnston. Under EJ's guidance the Pens racked up a 101-point season, their second straight 100 point season and second in franchise history. The Northeast Division title earned them a second seed  and a first round playoff date with the Washington Capitals. The Caps won the series in six games, which until 2018 was the only series victory that the Capitals had earned over the rival Penguins. Of note from the season: Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only. Player statistics. Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only. Transactions. The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1993–94 season: Draft picks. The Penguins' selected eleven players at the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. Farm  teams. The IHL's Cleveland Lumberjacks finished last in the Atlantic Division with a 31-36-14 record. The Louisville Icehawks of the East Coast Hockey League finished fifth in the West Division with a 16-44-8 record, qualifying for the playoffs. They upset the Brabham Cup champion Knoxville Cherokees in the first round before being swept by the Birmingham Bulls in the second round.