Guentzel set up two goals Monday in a 3-2 overtime win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

The points ended a short two-game drought. Guentzel has nine points, including seven helpers, and 29 shots in nine games. His shooting percentage is a queasy 6.9, which is well below his career mark of 15.0. What does that mean? Well, things tend to trend toward the mean, so expect Guentzel to start scoring goals in bunches.

Guentzel scored a goal and added an assist in an 8-5 win over New Jersey on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

He also had a game-high nine shots. Guentzel has been held off the scoresheet just once in six games so far, and he has two goals and five assists in that span. His nine shots Tuesday equaled the number he put up in his previous four games combined. Guetnzel has been a point-per-game (1.06) player since 2019-20 (314 games), and will deliver that kind of total this season.

Guentzel scored a goal in a 5-4 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

His shot from a sharp angle squeaked past Anton Forsberg to make it 3-3 at the 18:13 mark of the second period. It was Guentzel's first goal as a member of the Lightning after signing with the team in July. He has one goal and four assists in four games this season.

Guentzel picked up an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

His season-long point streak stands at three games and four assists. Guentzel is known as a goal scorer, but hasn't scored yet this season. There's no reason for concern - he looks like a strong fit on the top line, and the goals will come. Last season, Guentzel scored 30 goals between Pittsburgh and Carolina, and he has two 40-goal campaigns in his career.

Guentzel recorded two assists in Friday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel inked a seven-year deal with the Lightning in the offseason after starting eight straight seasons with the Penguins. Despite being uncertain for the season opener after missing some practice time, he didn't have problems performing on the top line alongside Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. Guentzel should have plenty of opportunities to produce on one of the best offensive teams in the NHL, and he'll look for his first goal of the campaign against the Canucks on Tuesday.

Guentzel (undisclosed) is practicing on the top line Friday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel left practice early Monday and sat out Tuesday's skate, but he will be in the lineup Friday for Opening Night in Carolina. Guentzel will start on the top line, alongside Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov, as well as play on the top power play. The 30-year-old had many productive seasons on a line with Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh, but Guentzel could surpass his career high in goals (40) and points (84) while playing on the Lightning's top unit.

Guentzel was not on the ice for practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel left practice early Monday, but coach Jon Cooper dismissed the severity of the issue, saying it was nothing to worry about. However, the fact that Guentzel was not participating in Tuesday's session is certainly going to raise concerns among fans and fantasy players alike. The Bolts don't start the season until Friday's matchup with Carolina, so Guentzel still has plenty of time to get back to 100 percent.

Guentzel will skate on the Lightning's top line with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point.

EDGE Analysis

"There is a lot of pressure on me," Guentzel told The Athletic. "But that's what makes it fun. I'm ready for this. I've learned a lot over the years." The pressure is on for Guentzel, who was signed to ostensibly replace former captain Steven Stamkos. The 29-year-old Guentzel proved he was more than Sidney Crosby's wingman after being traded to Carolina last season. Guentzel stepped up his output, producing 25 points in 17 games with the Hurricanes before adding another nine points in 11 postseason contests. Guentzel will benefit tremendously from the elite playmaking of Kucherov, who put up 100 assists last season. His best season was 2021-22, a 40-goal, 84-point performance. A career year may be in the cards in the 2024-25 campaign.

Guentzel signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Guentzel was arguably the biggest name on the board in free agency and won't even officially make it to the open market after the Lightning acquired his negotiation rights Sunday. Effectively, Guentzel will step into the role being vacated by Steven Stamkos, who Tampa Bay has allowed to leave via free agency. The 29-year-old Guentzel registered 30 goals and 47 assists in 67 regular-season contests between the Penguins and Hurricanes in 2023-24. Guentzel should be more than capable of surpassing those totals during the upcoming campaign, assuming health prevails.

Tampa Bay acquired the negotiating rights to Guentzel from Carolina on Sunday in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning will be able to talk contract with Guentzel before free agency opens Monday. The 29-year-old winger amassed 30 goals and 77 points in 67 regular-season games between the Hurricanes and Penguins in 2023-24. If he doesn't agree to a deal with Tampa Bay, Guentzel will attract plenty of other offers from teams as an unrestricted free agent.