Nicknames
The Kid
Sidney Crosby
In 2009, this Penguins player scored an all-time, highlight-reel backhand goal against the Carolina Hurricanes
Who is Evgeni Malkin
The Pittsburgh Penguins have retired this many numbers. (This includes planned retirements.)
What is three? 66, 21, 68.
This former Penguins centerman is well know for his defensive abilities and penalty-killing skills
Who is Teddy Blueger?
This arena was home to the Penguins before its demolition in 2012
What is Mellon Arena?
The Thrill
Phil Kessel
This Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman had never reached the Stanley Cup playoffs in his career until joining Pittsburgh in 2017 where he won the Stanley Cup
Who is Ron Hainsey?
This is the only player in team history to wear #64
Who is Mikael Granlund?
This former first round pick was the only Penguin to record a hat trick in the 2022-23 season
Who is Kasperi Kapenen?
This defensemen is mostly known for knocking out Jay Beagle in 2011
Who is Arron Asham?
Muzz
Matt Murray
Searching for their third consecutive Stanley Cup win in 2018 this Washington Capitol put the nail in the coffin against the Penguins in overtime in game seven
Who is Evgeney Kuznetzov?
Well know for his current number, Bryan Rust wore this number before making the change to #17
What is 36?
Other than John Marino, he is the only other Penguins player to attend Harvard University
Who is Craig Adams?
This player is the only winger in Penguins history to play on a line with Sidney Crosby and never record a point
Who is Paul Bissonnette?
Scudds
Rob Scuderi
During the 2008 Stanley Cup final, this former Penguins player recorded what would come to be know as ”The Shift”, tallying four hits in 15 seconds
Who is Brooks Orpik
This jersey number has been collectively worn the most by Penguins players
What is 23?
This Dutch winger is the only Penguin to be born in the Netherlands
Who is Daniel Sprong?
This player holds the team record for longest suspension for elbowing Ryan Mcdonagh in the head on March 21, 2011
Who is Matt Cooke?
Big Rig
Jamie Oleksiak
In the 2022, 2023 season this Chicago Blackhawk scored the game-winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which affectively ended their playoff streak and sent the Florida Panthers into the playoffs and eventually the Stanley Cup final.
Who is Andreas Athanasiou?
This Penguin has worn the highest number in team history, playing 6 seasons as #95
Who is Alexsey Morozov?
This German-born centerman was traded for David Perron in 2015
Who is Marcel Goc?
This retired captain scored the final goal of Matt Murray’s tenure in Pittsburgh
Who is Shea Weber?