Guentzel had a goal and two assists in a 5-1 victory over Florida in Game 3 on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel scored from in front of the net 21 seconds into the third period, with the teams skating at 4-on-4 to put the Bolts up 3-1. Guentzel has two goals, two assists and 11 shots in three games this postseason. Florida leads the series 2-1, with Game 4 set for Monday night.

Guentzel scored a power-play goal on six shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel has scored four times over his last four games, including two power-play goals in that span. His first year with the Lightning saw the winger scored a career-best 41 goals while reaching the 80-point mark for the second time in his career. He's locked into a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit, so he should be a significant factor in the Lightning's offense during the playoffs.

Guentzel scored a shorthanded goal in Tuesday's 5-1 in over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The goal set a new career mark (41). Guentzel and the Bolts have one more game Thursday before they take on the Panthers in Round One. The sniper could sit for a rest day; watch for confirmation for Thursday's match against the Rangers.

Guentzel scored two goals, including one on the power play, on four shots in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

With the two-goal effort, Guentzel reached the 40-goal mark for the third time in his career. He hadn't potted a goal in his last four outings prior to Sunday. The 30-year-old winger is at 79 points, including 28 on the power play, while adding 214 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a plus-19 rating over 78 appearances. He'll have up to two more chances to secure the second 80-point campaign of his career.

Guentzel (personal) was back at practice Friday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel did not play Tuesday versus Toronto, awaiting the birth of his child. The 30-year-old has 38 goals and 39 assists across 76 games with the Lightning this season. He has been a stud on the power play with 16 goals and 11 helpers on the Lightning's top unit. He should be back in his regular role on the top line, alongside Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point on Friday versus Detroit.

Guentzel is away from the Lightning while awaiting the birth of his child, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

No reason was initially provided for Guentzel's absence, but this is an encouraging update rather than a concerning one. Mitchell Chaffee will cover for Guentzel in this contest, while Guentzel will attempt to be ready to return to the lineup Friday versus the Red Wings.

Guentzel (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel had three power-play assists in 19:24 of ice time versus the Rangers on Monday. However, it looks like he's dealing with an injury -- it's unlikely the Lightning would be resting a player in a matchup that will have an impact on who wins the Atlantic Division this season. Mitchell Chaffee is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday, but Nick Paul stands to pick up the most extra ice time in Guentzel's absence.

Guentzel notched three power-play assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning's top power-play unit dominated the game, as Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov also had three-point performances with the man advantage. Guentzel has delivered five multi-point efforts in the last nine games as he closes in on a couple of personal milestones -- the 30-year-old winger needs two more tallies for his third career 40-goal campaign and three more points to reach 80 for the second time.

Guentzel had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

His second-period goal stood as the winner. Nikita Kucherov found Guentzel wide open at the right post for an easy tap-in. He's on a three-game, six-point streak that includes four goals. The goal was Guentzel's 38th, and he's cruising on a point-per-game pace (73 in 73).

Guentzel had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 victory over the Islanders on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel has eight points (four goals, four assists) over his past five games. It was his 37th goal of the season, putting him within three of equaling his career mark of 40. Guentzel achieved that plateau in 2021-22 and 2018-19. He sits second on the Lightning with 37 goals this season, one behind Brayden Point (38), and he's tied with Kyle Connor for fourth overall in the league.