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"Twenty Years Later" is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins' 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up with former players, coaches, executives and media members who were a part or around that team.

Today, we look at the Penguins' 4-1 loss to the Devils, Oct. 12, 1991.

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The Penguins suffered their first loss of the season at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. Left winger Claude Vilgrain gave the Devils a 1-0 lead 11:42 into game when a shot by right winger Claude Lemieux deflected off his body behind goaltender Tom Barrasso. Assists went to Lemieux and center Peter Stastny.

At the 12:48 mark of the second period, right winger Stephane Richer put New Jersey up 2-0 on a power play off assists from Stastny and center Jon Morris.

The Penguins scored their only goal just over five minutes later at the 18:14 mark when defenseman Paul Coffey scored from the slot against goaltender Chris Terreri. Right winger Joe Mullen and center Mario Lemieux were credited with assists.

Less than a minute later at 19:07, Claude Lemieux increased the lead to 3-1 with a shot from the left faceoff circle. Defenseman Scott Stevens recorded the lone assist.

Late in the game at 19:15, Stastny scored the game's final goal on empty net. Assists were credited to center Laurie Boschman and defenseman Ken Danyeko.

Notes:

-Barrasso made 28 saves in the loss.

-The three stars were 1.) Claude Lemieux 2.) Stevens 3.) Devils right winger Doug Brown.

-The Penguins managed only 17 shots.

Statistics:

Player Position	Games Played	Goals	Assists	Points
Paul Coffey, D	4	2	3	5
Mario Lemieux, C	4	2	3	5
Phil Bourque, LW	4	1	3	4
Mark Recchi, RW	4	1	3	4
Jaromir Jagr, RW	4	0	4	4
Joe Mullen, RW	3	2	1	3
Larry Murphy, D	4	2	0	2
Joe Mullen, RW	4	1	1	2
Kevin Stevens, LW	4	1	1	2
Bryan Trottier, C	4	1	1	2
Gordie Roberts, D	4	1	0	1
Paul Stanton, D	3	1	0	1
Troy Loney, LW	2	0	1	1
Bob Errey, LW	4	0	1	1
Jiri Hrdina, C	4	0	1	1
Ulf Samuelsson, D	4	0	1	1
Jamie Leach, RW	1	0	0	0
Grant Jennings, D	2	0	0	0
Peter Taglianetti, D	2	0	0	0
Jeff Daniels, LW	2	0	0	0
Ken Priestlay, C	4	0	0	0
Jim Paek, D	4	0	0	0

Patrick Division standings:

	Record	Points
Devils	4-0-0	8
Capitals	4-1-0	8
Rangers	3-3-0	6
Penguins	2-1-1	5
Islanders	2-1-0	4
Flyers	0-3-1	1

Also in the news that day:

-Despite having first baseman Orlando Merced hit a home run off the first pitch of the game off Braves pitcher John Smoltz, the Pirates fell to the Braves 10-3 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The Braves had a 2-1 series lead.

-Twins outfielder Kirby Puckett went 3 for 4 with a home run and one RBI and led Minnesota to a 9-3 defeat of the Blue Jays in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Skydome in Toronto. The Twins had a 3-1 series lead.

-Tight end Eric Seaman accounted for Pitt's only touchdown in a 42-7 loss to Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind.

-Wide receiver Terry Smith and quarterback Tony Sacca connected on touchdown passes of two and nine yards in a 26-20 loss to Miami at the Orange Bowl.

-A field goal with 31 seconds left in regulation by kicker Mark Johnson gave West Virginia a 10-9 win against Temple at Mountaineer Stadium in Morgantown, W.Va.

(Photo: Penguins Hockey Cards)

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