Guentzel (upper body) was on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Thursday versus the Sharks, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel missed one game with the injury, but a longer break in the schedule due to traveling to California appears to have helped him get back in action quicker. Look for Guentzel to take his usual spot on the first line and top power-play unit. Cam Atkinson is set to be scratched to make room in the lineup.

Per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun, Guentzel (upper body) will be a game-time decision Thursday in San Jose, according to coach Jon Cooper.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel did not play Sunday after he was injured Saturday against the Rangers. The 30-year-old winger has 20 goals and 37 points in 33 outings this season. Should Guentzel not be available against the Sharks, look for Brandon Hagel to move up to the top unit, alongside Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov.

Head coach Jon Cooper said that Guentzel (upper body) is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's road matchup against the Sharks, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel missed his first game of the season in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Montreal. Cooper also said, "The game's not for a couple more days. There's been improvements since a couple games ago, so hopefully that continues and see what happens." The 30-year-old Guentzel was able to participate in Tuesday's morning skate in a non-contact jersey. Given that he hasn't been cleared for contact yet, the Nebraska native's status will be worth monitoring as the Lightning gear up for a three-game road trip through California. The star winger has provided 20 goals and 37 points through 33 appearances in 2024-25.

Guentzel (upper body) won't play in Sunday's game against Montreal, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel is day-to-day after being injured in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers. He has amassed 20 goals, 37 points, 93 shots on net and 29 blocked shots over 33 appearances this season. Guentzel will be replaced in Sunday's lineup by Michael Eyssimont (lower body).

Guentzel left Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rangers for precautionary reasons late in the third period, but he was deemed fine by head coach Jon Cooper after the contest, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cooper didn't seem to be concerned about Guentzel missing Sunday's game against the Canadiens. The 30-year-old winger had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's contest, giving him 10 goals and five helpers through 10 outings in December. Overall, Guentzel has 20 goals, 37 points (11 on the power play), 93 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 33 appearances.

Guentzel scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel scored for the first time since the end of his seven-game goal streak that ran from Nov. 30-Dec. 17. The winger was able to convert at 9:20 of the first period. He's been an excellent fit with the Lightning in his first season with the team, racking up 19 goals, 16 helpers, 91 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 32 appearances.

Guentzel scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-3 win over Columbus on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel pushed the Bolts up 3-0 in the second period when he stuffed in his own rebound from in tight. It was his seventh straight game with a goal and ninth in that span (three assists). Guentzel added another five shots to his stat pack Tuesday, which gives him 29 on this run and 84 in 29 games this season. He's on pace for his first-ever 50-goal season and mid-90s point total. Steven Stamkos who? Guentzel has been an exceptional signing and a great fit on the ice with the Bolts and on your squad, too.

Guentzel scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel and Brayden Point assisted on each other's goals in the contest as the Lightning's top line continued to roar like a lion. This was Guentzel's sixth straight game with a goal -- he has eight tallies and two assists in that span, and four of those goals have come on the power play. For the year, the 30-year-old winger is up to 17 goals, 31 points (nine on the power play), 79 shots on net, 27 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 28 appearances.

Guentzel scored three times on four shots in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel gave the Lightning their first lead in the second period and then added two more tallies in the third, including one on the power play. This was the sixth hat trick of Guentzel's career and his first for a team that isn't the Penguins. The winger is up to 16 goals, 13 assists, eight power-play points, 76 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over 27 appearances this season.

Guentzel scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel found the back of the net midway through the second period following set-ups from Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov, but the Lightning still lost in a gritty, intense matchup against Edmonton. This was Guentzel's fourth straight game with a goal, and the 30-year-old has recorded points in nine of his last 12 outings, putting up eight goals and five assists in that stretch. He's enjoying a strong start to the season with 26 points (13 goals, 13 helpers) in 26 games.