Guentzel scored for the fourth game in a row during Friday's 4-2 victory over the host Maple Leafs in the Hockey Hall of Fame game.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel continued a goal-scoring surge that goes back to last season. The 28-year-old left winger has collected 15 goals among 26 points over his past 17 appearances, dating to April 12. Guentzel has eight goals in 10 games this season, including an empty netter to cap the scoring Friday. Guentzel's 169th career marker pulled him into a tie with Chris Kunitz for ninth place on the franchise's all-time list.

Guentzel scored an empty-net goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel has gotten on the scoresheet in all five games since he returned from an upper-body injury, and this was his second straight multi-point effort. The star winger is up to seven goals, five assists, 34 shots on net, 10 hits, six PIM and a plus-2 rating through nine contests. He's been better than a point-per-game player over the last three years, so this isn't an unusual level of production, especially since Guentzel thrives alongside Sidney Crosby.

Guentzel scored a goal and was credited with an assist during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel (illness) was a game-time decision after missing Friday's practice. After participating in Saturday's optional morning skate, the 28-year-old left winger and the medical staff determined he felt well enough to compete. Good call. Guentzel earned an assist on Sidney Crosby's game-opening goal and scored the goal on Crosby's 900th career assist. He added five shots and two hits, but the Penguins (0-6-1) remained winless in seven outings.

Guentzel (illness) is skating Saturday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel missed practice Friday with an illness but should be good to go Saturday against the Kraken. He has five goals and eight points in seven games this season.

Guentzel (illness) missed practice Friday,

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel stayed at home with his illness rather than infect the team. He is day-to-day but could return in time to play the Kraken at home Saturday. He has five goals and eight points in seven games this season.

Guentzel scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel stole the puck and scored on a breakaway in the second period. That was the only puck the Penguins could put past Martin Jones as they took a fourth straight loss to conclude a five-game road trip. This was Guentzel's first appearance on the trip after he sustained an upper-body injury versus the Kings on Oct. 20. The star winger has four goals, two assists, 21 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through five outings overall.

Guentzel (upper body) is set to return Saturday versus the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel will return to his usual top line spot and should also see power-play time. The 28-year-old has missed four games, so he may not play as many minutes as usual, though he's averaged just 17:37 per game through four contests while picking up five points and 17 shots. With Jason Zucker (upper body) also returning, both Drake Caggiula and Samuel Poulin will exit the lineup.

Guentzel (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel is nearing a return after missing four straight contests. He was cleared for contact at Friday's practice in Vancouver, but fantasy managers will have to wait until warmups to figure out if he's good to go.

Guentzel (upper body) has been cleared for contact but won't play Friday in Vancouver, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel has missed the last three games after he was injured against the Kings on Oct. 20. Guentzel had three goals and five points in four games before his injury. The Penguins play in Seattle on Saturday and Guentzel remains a possibility to play.

Guentzel (upper body) is wearing a non-contact jersey at practice Thursday, according to Pens Inside Scoop.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel has missed the last three games with his injury. He has three goals and five points in four games this season after a huge 2021-22 campaign in which he had 40 goals and a career-high 84 points in just 76 games. Guentzel is still looking to play on the road trip which has two games remaining, Friday in Vancouver and Saturday in Seattle.