Montreal's assitant captain commenting on teammate Jean Belivieau's 400th NHL goal.
• The cheapest ticket available for game was $2.50, and the most expensive seat was $5.00.
Notes on the First Penguins Game
The Penguins started their trek through the NHL history books when they faced the Montreal Canadiens on October 11, 1967. The image above is from an actual program from the first game.
9,317 fans showed up for the 8 p.m. faceoff.
The Penguins lost, 2-1, and Hank Bassen surrendered the 400th goal of Jean Beliveau's career.
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The first goal in franchise history was scored when Andy Bathgate beat Montreal's Rogie Vachon at 7:06 of the third period. It was Pittsburgh's first NHL goal in 37 years - when James 'Bud' Jarvis scored the last goal for the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Duquesne Gardens.
