PHOTOS: Jake Guentzel's career with the Pittsburgh Penguins
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2013 NHL Draft - Portraits NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 30: Jake Guentzel, 77th pick overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, poses for a portrait during the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center on June 30, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores a second period goal against Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on December 27, 2023 in Elmont, New York. The Penguins shutout the Islanders 7-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
2022 NHL All-Star Skills LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins shoots the puck in the Accuracy Shooting event during the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills Competition at T-Mobile Arena on February 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Three NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 03: Bryan Rust #17 and Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins get tangled with Ryan Ellis #4 and Roman Josi #59 of the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game Three of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers - Game Seven NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Marcus Pettersson #28 and Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare for their game against the New York Rangers in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 26: Sidney Crosby #87, Jake Guentzel #59, Bryan Rust #17, Brian Dumoulin #8 and Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins stand for the national anthem before the first period against the New York Rangers at PPG PAINTS Arena on February 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup Trophy after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Washington Capitals - Game Two WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins falls to the ice in front of Matt Niskanen #2 of the Washington Capitals during the third period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Flyers v Pittsburgh Penguins PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 02: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins reacts after his third period goal while playing the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 02, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) (Pamela Smith/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Two PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 31: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period in Game Two of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on May 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game One PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal during the third period against Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators in Game One of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 06: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on December 06, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 26: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins controls the puck during the second period against the New York Rangers at PPG PAINTS Arena on February 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Dallas Stars DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) Sidney Crosby #87 celebrates a goal with Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 28, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
2013 NHL Draft - Portraits NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 30: Jake Guentzel, 77th pick overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, poses for a portrait during the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center on June 30, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Vancouver Canucks v Pittsburgh Penguins PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores a goal past Anders Nilsson #31 of the Vancouver Canucks in the first period during the game at PPG PAINTS Arena on November 22, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Six PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 22: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal at 30 seconds of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his third period goal against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2023 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game Two PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 14: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his second period goal with Sidney Crosby #87 while playing the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on April 14, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game Four PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 09: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of Game Four of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 09, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
2022 NHL All-Star Skills LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on after his shot in the Accuracy Shooting event during the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills Competition at T-Mobile Arena on February 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) (David Becker/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the Stanley Cup after their teams 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators to win Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Three NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 03: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins reacts against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game Three of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
2022 NHL All-Star Media Day LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins speaks during the Media Day as part of the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend on February 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) (David Becker/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Flyers v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game One PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 11: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with Jake Guentzel #59 after scoring a goal in the second period in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 11, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sidney Crosby; Jake Guentzel (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Flyers v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game One PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 11: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates after scoring a goal past Brian Elliott #37 of the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 11, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Two PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 31: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins speaks during a press conference after Game Two of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena on May 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators with a score of 4 to 1. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images) (Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Four NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 05: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Nashville Predators in Game Four of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers - Game Two NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his first period goal against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 05, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Arizona Coyotes GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 19: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the NHL game at Gila River Arena on March 19, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Penguins defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series - Practice Sessions & Family Skate PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 22: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates during the team's practice session prior to Saturday's 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game at the Lincoln Financial Field on February 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game One PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 16: Jake Guentzel #59 celebrates a goal by Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 16, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game One PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins reacts after scoring a goal during the third period in Game One of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Predators 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup trophy after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) (Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Two PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 31: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with Brian Dumoulin #8 after scoring a goal during the third period in Game Two of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena on May 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game Four PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 09: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of Game Four of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 09, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game One PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period in Game One of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
2013 NHL Draft - Portraits NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 30: Jake Guentzel, 77th pick overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, poses for a portrait during the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center on June 30, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Six PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 22: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates a first-period goal by Sidney Crosby #87 against Michal Neuvirth #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 8-5 to win the series 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 22: Jake Guentzel #59 and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate after combining on a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second half of their game at PNC Arena on December 22, 2018 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v Seattle Kraken SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 29: Marcus Pettersson #28, Jake Guentzel #59 and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by Guentzel during the first period of the game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on October 29, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup trophy after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) (Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Boston Bruins v Pittsburgh Penguins PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25: The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by Jake Guentzel #59 during a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 25, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Penguins won 1-0. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins Victory Parade And Rally PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 14: Jake Guentzel #59 and Conor Sheary #43 of the Pittsburgh Penguins ride in the Victory Parade and Rally on June 14, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series - Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia Flyers PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 23: (l-r) Patric Hornqvist #72, Sidney Crosby #87 and Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skate against the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game at the Lincoln Financial Field on February 23, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins v New Jersey Devils NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - FEBRUARY 19: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on during action against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on February 19, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 26: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck during the game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel poses with Mars native Andrew Dickson and his family after giving them their season tickets for 2019-20.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel poses with Mars native Andrew Dickson and his family after giving them their season tickets for 2019-20.
JAKE GUENTZEL. -- MATT SUNDAY / DKPS
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with Brian Dumoulin #8 after scoring a goal during the first period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round against the New York Islanders. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 06: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the first period during the game against the Chicago Blackhawks. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Islanders at NYCB Live at the Nassau Coliseum on December 10, 2018 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores the game winning goal in the shootout against Robin Lehner #40 of the New York Islanders at NYCB Live at the Nassau Coliseum. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Jake Guentzel is second in the NHL with 10 assists in the playoffs (as of April 30th) Photo credit: Getty Images
Olli Matta is second in the NHL in plus-minus in the playoffs, behind Jake Guentzel. He’s a +9 (as of April 30th) Photo credit: Getty Images
PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 11: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins brings the puck out from behind the net against Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 11, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 20: Bryan Rust #17 celebrates his goal with Jake Guentzel #59 and Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period against the Minnesota Wild. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
Jake Guentzel is tied for second in the NHL in goals with 7 (as of April 30th) Photo credit: Getty Images
Jake Guentzel leads the NHL in playoff points with 17 (as of April 30th) Photo credit: Getty Images
PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 01: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 1, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Guentzel
PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 06: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 6, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)
Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, battles Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59) for the puck in overtime at an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 23: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins reaches for the puck against the Anaheim Ducks at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 23, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Kincaid/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers is checked by Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (c) celebrates his goal at 12:58 of the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers and is joined by Sidney Crosby #87 (l) and Kris Letang #58 (r) (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Conor Sheary and Jake Guentzel enjoy Penguns Victory Parade.
Center Jake Guentzel
Pittsburgh Penguins' Nick Bonino (13), Jake Guentzel (59) and Mark Streit (32) celebrate Bonino's third goal of the night, during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Penguins' Jake Guentzel takes a pass from Sidney Crosby and puts the puck behind Vancouver Canucks goalie Ryan Miller for a goal with Alexander Edler defending during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Feb. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
WPXI Winnipeg Jets v Pittsburgh Penguins jake guentzel PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 08: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates in the third period during the game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 8, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
WPXI Pittsburgh Penguins Chicago Blackhawks Pittsburgh Penguins center Jared McCann (19)
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71)
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Brandon Tanev (13)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Jake Guentzel (59)
Pittsburgh Penguins fans (Matthew Sunday/Matthew Sunday)
WPXI - JAKE GUENTZEL JAKE GUENTZEL SKATES OFF AFTER SUFFERING AN INJURY ON MONDAY. (Matt Sunday/DKPS) (Matt Sunday/DKPS)
Pittsburgh Penguins Victory Parade And Rally PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 14: Conor Sheary #43 and Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins ride in the Victory Parade and Rally on June 14, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
WPXI - Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, left, puts a shot under the glove hand of Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) for a goal during a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Penguins hockey Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) backhands the puck over New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin for a shootout goal during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. The Penguins won the shootout, 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) celebrates his goal with left wing Jake Guentzel (59), defenseman Kris Letang (58) and defenseman Brian Dumoulin (8) during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass/AP)
Pens Jake Guentzel tests positive for COVID-19 Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) during the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II/AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) collides with Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel celebrates his goal Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Bryan Rust during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Guentzel’s OT goal lifts Penguins over Sharks 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel, left, celebrates after scoring in front of San Jose Sharks goaltender Adin Hill, rear, and right wing Timo Meier (28) during overtime of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The Penguins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (Jeff Chiu/AP)
Guentzel’s OT goal lifts Penguins over Sharks 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel, left, is congratulated by center Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The Penguins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (Jeff Chiu/AP)
Jake Guentzel, Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel (59), forward Evgeni Malkin (71), forward Sidney Crosby (87) and forward Bryan Rust (17) celebrate Crosby's second goal of the night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The Penguins won 5-2. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) (Paul Vernon/AP)
Jake Guentzel scored twice, Sidney Crosby also had a goal and the Pittsburgh Penguins earned a playoff berth for the 16th straight season with a 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) shoots on New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (Keith Srakocic/AP)
Penguins vs. Coyotes Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrates with Bryan Rust (17), Kris Letang (58), Sidney Crosby (87) and Jake Guentzel (59) after scoring against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (Keith Srakocic/AP)
Carter scores on OT power play, Penguins beat Sabres 4-3 Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres with center Evgeni Malkin (71) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) (Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP)
Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) collides with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) (Ellen Schmidt/AP)
Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Penguins past lowly Ducks 4-3 Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his winning goal with Sidney Crosby in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Penguins Stuck in Hockey Hades; Devils Burn Them, 5-2 New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) reaches to deflect the puck in front of Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)
Another third-period meltdown dooms Penguins, 4-2 New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) makes a save in front of Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) and center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)
Pastrnak’s hat trick dooms Penguins, 4-3 Boston Bruins' Connor Clifton (75) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel collide along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell (67) celebrates his goal with Kris Letang (58), Jake Guentzel (59) and Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Jake Guentzel Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his goal with Valtteri Puustinen (48) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Minnesota Wild v Pittsburgh Penguins PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 18: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the second period during the game against the Minnesota Wild at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Penguins - Nedeljkovic and Guentzel celebration Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) celebrates with Jake Guentzel after getting the team's win over the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores a second period goal against Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on December 27, 2023 in Elmont, New York. The Penguins shutout the Islanders 7-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Sabres’ Luukkonen just too sharp for Penguins, 3-1 Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Panthers Penguins Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates with Bryan Rust, left, Sidney Crosby (87), and Chad Ruhwedel after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The Panthers won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Trade Rdp Hockey FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel prepares for a faceoff during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Pittsburgh, Jan. 26, 2024. The Carolina Hurricanes made the biggest splash in the league on the eve of the NHL trade deadline. Carolina acquired two-time 40-goal-scoring winger Guentzel in a blockbuster deal finalized Thursday night, March 7, with the Penguins. Guentzel was considered the top player available at the deadline. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Panthers Penguins Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins Jake Guentzel (59) is checked off the puck by Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad, right, before he can get a shot off in front of goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins Victory Parade And Rally PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 14: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins rides in the Victory Parade and Rally on June 14, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup Trophy after defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 in Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Winnipeg Jets v Pittsburgh Penguins PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 26: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck during the game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
GF Default - Jake Guentzel delivers season tickets to local family
From left to right, Pittsburgh Penguins' Riley Sheahan, Kris Letang and Jake Guentzel celebrate Guentzel's goal during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
From left to right, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Kris Letang celebrate Guentzels' goal during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, celebrates his goal during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) is checked into the boards by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
2022 NHL All-Star - Portraits LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins poses for a portrait before the 2022 NHL All-Star game at T-Mobile Arena on February 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
