Fansided · Apr 2, 2020
How the Pittsburgh Penguins Won the 2008 Atlantic Division Title
Apr. 2, 2008, marks a very significant date in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins. With a 4-2 victory over the Philidelphia Flyers, the Penguins locked up their first Atlantic Division title and set the stage for their epic run to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Penguins faced some tremendous adversity during the 2007-08 season and came within two wins of capturing their third Stanley Cup title. While the team fell short of their ultimate goal, there were several bright spots during the course of the campaign. Including their capture of the Atlantic Division title.
Here are a few reasons why they did just that.
Reversal of Fortunes