PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 11: Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates after scoring a goal that was called back due to an off sides against the Dallas Stars at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 11, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Penguins clinch playoff berth for 12th consecutive season

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The Penguins are going back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as Pittsburgh's win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday punched its postseason ticket for a 12th straight season.

A season filled with ups and downs for the Penguins is coming together at just the right time, as Pittsburgh has points in 11 of 14 games down the stretch.

Two Cups in as many years.

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The Penguins are the second Metropolitan Division squad to clinch a playoff spot this week, as the Washington Capitals did so with their victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday.

Pittsburgh's streak of 12 straight seasons with a playoff berth is the longest active run in the NHL.