Penguins & Blue Jackets Game Day Hockey Trivia (Jan. 7)

The Pittsburgh Penguins kick off a five-game homestand on Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets visit PPG Paints Arena.

In the season’s first meeting on Nov. 15, the Blue Jackets defeated the Penguins 6-2. After Tuesday’s contest, they face off once more on Mar. 21.

After 55 head-to-head games, Pittsburgh maintains a sizeable lead in the matchup with their closest geographic rival thanks to a 38-11-0-6 record.

Let’s discuss some game-day trivia. Good luck!

1. Which Pittsburgh player recorded the most penalty minutes in a game against Columbus?

1. Steve Downie

2. Andre Roy

3. Steve McKenna

4. Ryan Malone

2. Who is the only Penguins skater to record three powerplay points in a game versus the Blue Jackets?

1. Chris Kunitz

2. Robert Lang

3. James Neal

4. Evgeni Malkin

3. Which former Pittsburgh player is the only one to score two shorthanded goals in a game against Columbus?

1. Chris Kunitz

2. Jordan Staal

3. Kris Letang

4. Alex Kovalev

4. Which current Penguins player tied Phil Kessel for most shots in a game against the Blue Jackets?

1. Bryan Rust

2. Evengi Malkin

3. Erik Karlsson

4. Evgeni Malkin

5. Who is the only Pittsburgh defender to skate over 30 minutes in a single game versus Columbus?

1. Sergei Gonchar

2. Jeff Petry

3. Kris Letang

4. Justin Schultz

6. Who holds the Penguins team record for most saves in a game against the Blue Jackets?

1. Matt Murray

2. Tristan Jarry

3. Marc-Andre Fleury

4. Casey DeSmith

7. Which former Pittsburgh goalie has surrendered the most goals in a game against Columbus?

1. Johan Hedberg

2. Dany Sabourin

3. Tristan Jarry

4. Matt Murray

8. Who scored 14 game-winning goals with the Penguins and Blue Jackets?

1. Jan Hrdina

2. Jeff Carter

3. Jussi Jokinen

4. Mike Rupp

9. Who compiled a minus-104 rating with Pittsburgh and Columbus?

1. Tyler Wright

2. Lyle Odelein

3. Derick Brassard

4. Jack Johnson

10. Which former netminder picked up 38 wins with the Penguins and Blue Jackets?

1. Ty Conklin

2. Mathieu Garon

3. Ron Tugnutt

4. Garth Snow

Penguins Hockey Trivia is published during game days, so come back on Thursday when they host the Edmonton Oilers.

Regarding tonight’s trivia, check tomorrow morning’s game takeaways story for the answers.

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