Powered by Jake Guentzel’s first ever NHL regular-season hat trick and a goal by newcomer Tanner Pearson…his third in six games since joining the Penguins…the black and gold cruised to an impressive 4-2 triumph over Metropolitan Division rival Columbus on Saturday night.
The 18,642 patrons in attendance at PPG Paints Arena were treated to a little Jake ‘n’ Bake, if you will.
The victory was all-the-more impressive considering it came during the second of back-to-back games and third in four nights, sandwiched around the Thanksgiving holiday. Following a dismal 1-7-1 stretch, it marked the fourth straight game in which the Pens earned at least one point.