Jake Guentzel makes his highly anticipated return to Pittsburgh, playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning after being traded from the Penguins. In his last five games, he has recorded two goals, three assists, 11 shots, and three blocked shots. The Penguins are struggling defensively, ranking among the worst teams in several key metrics, which sets up Guentzel for a favorable matchup to extend his point streak to three games.

Jake Guentzel was traded from the Penguins to the Carolina Hurricanes on March 7, a move that included acquiring Vasily Ponomarev.

Jake Guentzel is having a strong overall season but has only recorded two power-play points so far. If he can increase his production with the man advantage, it could significantly enhance his already impressive fantasy profile. Patience is advised for fantasy managers as he continues to contribute effectively.

Jake Guentzel scored two goals in the Lightning's victory, putting Tampa Bay ahead early in the first period and later sealing the win with an empty-netter. His performance was crucial in breaking the Lightning's five-game losing streak against the Jets, and he helped the team secure their first win of the month after a challenging start to November.

Jake Guentzel scored twice for the Lightning, contributing significantly to their 4-1 victory over the Jets, which ended a five-game losing streak against Winnipeg.