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2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins Trivia Quiz

How much do you remember about the year that brought the Cup back to Pittsburgh?

A multiple-choice quiz by ref5014. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ref5014

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,352

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
529

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The season hit a sour note before it even started. Who was injured in the preseason and was sidelined until mid-February? Hint

Petr Sykora

Brooks Orpik

Sergei Gonchar

Ryan Whitney

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Penguins' regular season started with two games in Stockholm. Who did they play in these two games? Hint

Ottawa Senators

Philadelphia Flyers

Detroit Red Wings

Washington Capitals

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the absence of alternate captain Sergei Gonchar, Michel Therrien made monthly changes when it came to who wore the "A". Which player was not an alternate during the season? Hint

Petr Sykora

Maxime Talbot

Matt Cooke

Rob Scuideri

4. The Penguins' struggles culminated in the firing of Michel Therrien on February 15, only a day after one of the team's most demoralizing losses of the season. What was the score of this game and who was the opponent? Hint

7-2 at Toronto

8-1 at Atlanta

5-0 vs. NY Islanders

6-2 vs Los Angeles

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Question 5 of 10

5. On February 26, Ryan Whitney was traded in an effort to find a qualified winger for Crosby to play with. Who was this winger? Hint

Colby Armstrong

Bill Guerin

Chris Kunitz

Craig Adams

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Question 6 of 10

6. On trade deadline day March 4, the Penguins acquired Bill Guerin from the Islanders and Craig Adams from the Blackhawks. Which players did Pittsburgh trade away to make these acquisitions? Hint

They didn't trade any

Dany Sabourin and Ryan Stone

Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, and Angleo Esposito

Mike Zigomanis and Darryl Sydor

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Question 7 of 10

7. What seed were the Penguins at when heading into the Eastern Conference playoffs? Hint

7th

3rd

4th

5th

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many games did it take for the Penguins to defeat the Flyers in the opening round of the playoffs? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In game 2 against the Capitals, who recorded a hat-trick? Hint

Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin

Evgeni Malkin and Alexander Ovechkin

Alexander Semin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which player scored both Penguin goals in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final? Hint

Bill Guerin

Sidney Crosby

Maxime Talbot

Russlan Fedotenko

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The season hit a sour note before it even started. Who was injured in the preseason and was sidelined until mid-February?

Answer: Sergei Gonchar

His first game on February 14, was Michel Therrien's last as head coach. Ryan Whitney was also out with foot surgery, but his return came in late December.

2. The Penguins' regular season started with two games in Stockholm. Who did they play in these two games?

Answer: Ottawa Senators

The Penguins also played Finnish team Jokerit in an exhibition game there.

3. In the absence of alternate captain Sergei Gonchar, Michel Therrien made monthly changes when it came to who wore the "A". Which player was not an alternate during the season?

Answer: Maxime Talbot

Brooks Orpik, Hal Gill, Jordan Staal, Ryan Whitney, Evgeni Malkin, and Sergei Gonchar were also alternate captains during the season. After Therrien's removal, Gonchar and Malkin held the positions for the remainder of the season.

Answer: 7-2 at Toronto

It was stressed that this latest "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" was not the sole reason for the firing, but it was the overall play and feel of the team that led to Therrien's dismissal.

5. On February 26, Ryan Whitney was traded in an effort to find a qualified winger for Crosby to play with. Who was this winger?

Answer: Chris Kunitz

Kunitz and prospect Eric Tangradi both went from Anaheim to Pittsburgh. Kunitz scored in his first game with the Penguins.

6. On trade deadline day March 4, the Penguins acquired Bill Guerin from the Islanders and Craig Adams from the Blackhawks. Which players did Pittsburgh trade away to make these acquisitions?

Answer: They didn't trade any

Adams was claimed off waivers. New York received a conditional draft pick for Guerin, based on the Penguins' playoff success, turned out to be a third-round pick.

7. What seed were the Penguins at when heading into the Eastern Conference playoffs?

Answer: 4th

A Penguin win and a Flyer loss on the final day of the regular season allowed the Penguins to pass Philadelphia for 4th place, and home ice advantage in the series between the two.

8. How many games did it take for the Penguins to defeat the Flyers in the opening round of the playoffs?

Answer: 6

After falling behind 3-0 in game 6 in Philadelphia, the Penguins went on to win the clinching game 5-3, and move on in the playoffs.

9. In game 2 against the Capitals, who recorded a hat-trick?

Answer: Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin

After the dust (and hats) settled, Washington won 4-3. Crosby was a Penguin and Ovechkin was a Capital. Alexander Semin scored 0 goals in the entire series.

10. Which player scored both Penguin goals in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final?

Answer: Maxime Talbot

The 2 goals proved to be enough, barely, as the Penguins finished off the Red Wings 2-1, to win the Stanley Cup. While with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004, Russlan Fedotenko scored both goals in a 2-1, game 7 victory to win the Stanley Cup.

Source: Author ref5014

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