Hockey quiz on Penguins and Blue Jackets game day (November 15)

The Columbus Blue Jackets are the closest geographic rival to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are less than 200 miles from PPG Paints Arena, about 100 miles closer than the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals.

Given that Columbus has only been around for a quarter century, its rivalry with Pittsburgh isn’t as intense as it could be. Like their two playoff meetings, the Penguins dominated the Blue Jackets, thanks to a record of 38-10-0-6, including an 8-3 record in the playoffs.

Although only 38 players suited up for both franchises, there were still plenty of good questions to look for – good luck.

1. Which Penguins player has the most penalty minutes against the Blue Jackets?

1. Sydney Crosby

2. Steve Downie

3. Ryan Malone

4. Evgeny Malkin

2. Which of these Pittsburgh goalies has never shut out Columbus?

1. Jeff Zatkoff

2. Matt Murray

3. Marc-Andre Fleury

4. Tristan Jarry

3. Which Penguins goalie recorded the most wins against the Blue Jackets?

1. Marc-Andre Fleury

2. Tristan Jarry

3. Casey DeSmith

4. Matt Murray

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4. Which Pittsburgh players recorded multiple hat tricks against Columbus?

1. James Neal, Evgeni Malkin

2. Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel

3. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

4. Jaromir Jagr, Mario Lemieux

5. Who scored the Penguins’ only penalty goal against the Blue Jackets in 2006?

1. Jordan Staal

2. Sergei Gonchar

3. Michel Ouellet

4. Evgeny Malkin

6. Who scored the Penguins’ first goal against the Blue Jackets?

1. Darius Kasparatis

2. Romain Simicek

3. Jaromir Jagr

4. Robert Lang

7. Which goalie did NOT play for Pittsburgh and Columbus?

1. Ty Conklin

2. Patrick Lalimé

3. Matthew Garon

4. Ron Tugnutt

8. Who played 608 games with the Penguins and Blue Jackets?

1. Dérick Brassard

2. Tyler Wright

3. Jack Johnson

4. Jan Hrdina

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9. Who has compiled 753 penalty minutes with Pittsburgh and Columbus?

1. Tyler Wright

2. Lyle Odelein

3. Krzysztof Oliwa

4. Jack Johnson

10. Which Penguins player holds the team record with five points in a single game against the Blue Jackets?

1. Jake Guentzel

2. Phil Kessel

3. James Neal

4. Sydney Crosby

Penguins Hockey Trivia is published on game day afternoons, so check back Saturday, November 16 when they host the San Jose Sharks.

As for tonight’s quiz, check out the takeaway story from tomorrow morning’s game for the answers.