Guentzel posted a pair of assists in Friday's 4-0 road win against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel ended up with two shots on goal, a blocked shot and a hit in his 16:20 of ice time. So far, so good after offseason surgery on his right ankle. He has managed three assists in the first two games, and does not appear to be bothered in the least from his old injury. Next up is a battle with the Flames on Saturday.

Guentzel posted an assist and four shots in the Penguins' 4-2 defeat to the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After undergoing surgery in early August on his right ankle, Guentzel was able to suit up for the season opener and recorded an assist on Sidney Crosby's goal. He also recorded four shots and was a minus-2 in 19:21 TOI. Entering a contract year, Guentzel can be expected to put up another strong offensive season after posting five straight seasons near point-per-game.

Guentzel (ankle) will play in Tuesday's Opening Night matchup with Chicago, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel was originally expected to be sidelined until late October at a minimum after undergoing offseason ankle surgery, but his recovery clearly progressed faster than expected. Look for the 29-year-old winger, who racked up 36 goals and 73 points through 78 games last season, to feature on the top line and the No. 1 power-play unit versus the Blackhawks.

Guentzel (ankle) is expected to be a game-time decision Opening Night against Chicago on Tuesday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel was a full participant at practice for a second straight day Monday. He is currently listed as day-to-day. Guentzel was initially expected to miss the beginning of the 2023-24 campaign following offseason ankle surgery. He accounted for 36 goals and 73 points over 78 games in 2022-23.

Guentzel (ankle) participated in a practice Friday, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Guentzel has been skating for over a week, he practiced in a non-contact jersey with other Penguins for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery on Aug. 2. Guentzel has a chance to return in time for the start of the NHL season, but he is more likely to miss a few games at this time. He had 36 goals and 73 points in 78 contests last season.

Guentzel (ankle) could miss as few as five games to begin the 2023-24 season.

EDGE Analysis

Nothing is set in stone but this is a positive update on Guentzel's condition. His initial diagnosis had him in danger of missing at least the first few weeks of the season. The 28-year-old winger underwent ankle surgery and will continue to be evaluated throughout training camp, which should provide a more clear timetable.

Guentzel underwent right ankle surgery Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This is a major blow to the Penguins, as Guentzel injured his ankle during the regular season and it worsened during offseason training, making surgery the best option for the winger. Guentzel will miss at least the opening month of the season, as he will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. Guentzel had 36 goals and 73 points in 2022-23. Reilly Smith could move into his spot on the top line with Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust to start the season.

Guentzel will not join Team Canada for the 2023 IIHF World Championship for precautionary reasons due to an undisclosed injury, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel's injury is not expected to impact his offseason training or his availability for the start of the 2023-24 campaign. The 28-year-old winger fell four goals short of hitting the 40 mark in back-to-back seasons but still managed to rack up 73 points on the year, including 23 points with the man advantage. Even with a looming roster shake-up under new management, there is little reason to expect Guetnzel to line up anywhere else than on Sidney Crosby's wing next year, which will have him positioned well to push for that 40-goal threshold.

Guentzel posted two assists and two shots in the Penguins' 4-1 win over the Wild on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel picked up helpers on Kris Letang's goal and Rickard Rakell's power-play goal. This performance gives the American forward nine points in his last nine games and snaps a two-game pointless streak. On the season, Guentzel has 35 goals and 71 points in 75 games.

Guentzel scored a goal on four shots, helping the Penguins to a 2-0 win over the Predators on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel tipped home a pass from Rickard Rakell on the power play to extend the Penguins' lead to 2-0. This goal extends his point streak to five games with six points in that span. On the season, Guentzel has 34 goals and 68 points in 71 games.