The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the New York Islanders in the opening round to the eventual Stanley Cup.
The 198182 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their 15th in the National Hockey League. 
 The qualified for the playoffs for the fourth straight year, but lost in the opening round to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders three games to two. 
The 1981-82 New York Islanders season was the tenth season in the franchise's history. 
 It involved winning the Stanley Cup. 
