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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' 8-0 loss against the Capitals, Oct. 29, 1991.

 

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The Penguins saw their winless streak extend to five games with a shutout defeat at the Civic Arena. Right winger Dino Ciccarelli opened the scoring with a goal of a two-on-one against goaltender Tom Barrasso 11:47 into the first period. Assists went to left winger Todd Krygier and defenseman Mike Lalor.

 

A five-on-three power-play goal at 10:00 of the second by center Dale Hunter against goaltender Frank Pietrangelo gave Washington a 2-0 lead. Left winger Dmitri Khristich and defenseman Sylvain Cote recorded assists.

Right winter Peter Bondra increased the lead to 3-0 with a breakaway goal at 14:14. Khristich was given credit for the lone assist.

Kristich made it 4-0 at the 17:48 mark with a goal off assists from Bondra and defenseman Rod Langway.

At the 7:20 mark of the third period, Washington went up 5-0 when left winger Randy Burridge off assists from center Mike Ridley and defenseman Calle Johansson.

Center Dave Tippett increased the lead to 6-0 with his first goal of the season at 12:31. Ciccarreli and center Tim Berglund had assists.

Lalor scored two minutes later at 14:31 to give the Capitals a 7-0 lead. Bondra and Ridley netted assists.

At 15:35, center Michal Pivonka scored the game's final goal to make it 8-0. Assists went to Khristich and Bondra.

Notes:

-Barrasso was credited with the loss after making four saves.

-The three stars were 1.) Kristich 2.) Bondra 3.) Capitals goaltender Don Beaupre.

-Barrasso left the game at 11:50 of the first period after injurying his right glove hand.

-Pietrangelo made 31 saves.

-The Penguins tied a franchise record for worst home defeat in terms of deficit.

-The Penguins were shutout for the first time since Jan. 2, 1989, by the Capitals by an identical score at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md.

-The Penguins were shutout at the Civic Arena for the first time in exactly four years. The Maple Leafs won 4-0, Oct. 29, 1987.

-Center Mario Lemieux returned to the lineup after missing three games due to back and hip ailments.

Statistics:

Player Position	Games Played	Goals	Assists	Points
Mario Lemieux, C	8	5	8	13
Paul Coffey, D	11	3	9	12
Jaromir Jagr, RW	11	3	7	11
Kevin Stevens, LW	11	3	7	10
Joe Mullen, RW	11	4	5	9
Larry Murphy, D	11	2	7	9
Phil Bourque, LW	11	3	4	7
Mark Recchi, RW	11	3	4	7
Bob Errey, LW	11	4	2	6
Jiri Hrdina, C	11	1	4	5
Bryan Trottier, C	11	3	1	4
Troy Loney, LW	9	1	2	3
Gordie Roberts, D	11	1	2	3
Ulf Samuelsson, D	11	0	3	3
Ken Priestlay, C	11	2	0	2
Paul Stanton, D	7	1	0	1
Jim Paek, D	8	0	1	1
Glenn Mulvenna, C	1	0	0	0
Jay Caufield, RW	2	0	0	0
Ron Francis, C	2	0	0	0
Jamie Leach, RW	2	0	0	0
Jeff Daniels, LW	2	0	0	0
Grant Jennings, D	6	0	0	0
Peter Taglianetti, D	8	0	0	0

Patrick Division standings:

	Record	Points
Capitals	9-3-0	18
Rangers	8-5-0	16
Devils	7-5-0	14
Penguins	4-5-2	10
Islanders	3-5-2	8
Flyers	3-5-1	7

Also in the news that day:

-Former Pittsburgh Rens (ABL) and Pittsburgh Pipers (ABA) legend Connie Hawkins was nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame.

(Photo: Penguins Hockey Cards)

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