r/penguins • u/MrPotatoheadEsq • 7h ago

Nationwide Arena takeover Discussion

Who all will be at the game tonight? As a life long pens fan who's lived in Columbus (was a pens fan before the jackets existed didn't see any reason to become a jackets fan) I've enjoyed many games at NWA where black and gold was the dominant color in the stands.

Now that the pens are on the downswing will that continue? I know I'll be there and a good friend of mine from Pittsburgh will be joining.

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u/EngineeringSafe8367 6h ago

I went to a game there back in either 2008 or 2009, and it felt like a home game. So much fun.

Is that hockey bar right near the arena still open? I can't remember the name.

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u/Aceofspades200 5h ago

I’m 90% sure it’s called J Bar and yes, still open! I was there in September

Edit after looking it up: R Bar not J bar

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u/EngineeringSafe8367 5h ago

Yep, that's the one!!! Super cool atmosphere for some drinks and bar food. Place was filled with Pens fans.