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Ryan Gagne
Jan 19, 2025
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The Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Washington Capitals for the second time this season. Let's revisit their rivalry with game-day hockey trivia.

With the Penguins looking to the future - and the trade deadline looming - the Penguins have some options at the forward position.

The Pittsburgh Penguins head into the Nation's capital for a showdown with the Washington Capitals, and Alex Ovechkin is only 20 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record.

Considering Ovechkin is on a tear and may break the record before the Penguins and Capitals meet again on Feb. 22, we thought it would be fun to look back at his career against the Penguins.

1. Which goalie did Ovechkin beat for his first goal against the Penguins?

  1. Dan Sabourin
  2. Jocelyn Thibault
  3. Sebastien Caron
  4. Marc-Andre Fleury

2. Who is the only Pittsburgh netminder Ovechkin has a hat trick against?

  1. Tristan Jarry
  2. Matt Murray
  3. Marc-Andre Fleury
  4. Casey DeSmith

3. How many goals does Ovechkin have against the Penguins?

  1. 40
  2. 41
  3. 42
  4. 43

4. How many goals did Marc-Andre Fleury surrender to Ovechkin during his time with the club?

  1. 19
  2. 20
  3. 21
  4. 22

5. What is the longest goal streak Ovechkin achieved versus Pittsburgh?

  1. Two Games
  2. Three Games
  3. Four Games
  4. Five Games

6. How many former Penguins won the Stanley Cup with Ovechkin in 2018?

  1. Two
  2. Three
  3. Four
  4. Five

7. How many playoff goals does Ovechkin have against Pittsburgh?

  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 16
  4. 17

8. When was the last time Evgeni Malkin and Ovechkin were teammates?

  1. 2014 Olympic Games
  2. 2016 World Cup
  3. 2019 World Championships
  4. 2005 World Junior Championships

Penguins Hockey Trivia is published during game days, so check back on Monday when Pittsburgh visits the Los Angeles Kings.

Check out our game takeaways story for the answers for tonight's trivia.