Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jake Guentzel

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Jake Guentzel

How Jake Guentzel built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jake Guentzel is a professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2013, he won a Stanley Cup with them in 2017. Prior to the Lightning, he also played for the Carolina Hurricanes. Guentzel has established himself as a skilled and valuable player in the NHL.

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2006: Missed playoffs for the first time since 2006

In the 2022-23 season, the Penguins failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2006.

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2012: MN State Hockey Tournament

In 2012, Jake Guentzel's school team finished second in the MN State Hockey Tournament.

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2013: Joined UNO

In 2013, Jake Guentzel joined the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) hockey program.

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2014: Named to the NCHC All-Conference Rookie Team

In 2014, Jake Guentzel was named to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) All-Conference Rookie Team and was a finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year.

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August 27, 2015: Named Co-Captain

On August 27, 2015, Jake Guentzel was named a co-captain for the University of Nebraska Omaha hockey team.

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March 2016: Signed with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

In March 2016, Jake Guentzel signed an amateur tryout contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (WBS Penguins) of the American Hockey League (AHL).

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May 23, 2016: Signed with Pittsburgh Penguins

On May 23, 2016, Jake Guentzel signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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November 16, 2016: Recalled by Pittsburgh Penguins

On November 16, 2016, Jake Guentzel was recalled by the Pittsburgh Penguins after an injury to Chris Kunitz.

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January 17, 2017: Recalled by Pittsburgh Again

On January 17, 2017, Jake Guentzel was recalled again by Pittsburgh after recording 21 goals and 42 points in 33 games in the AHL.

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June 11, 2017: Won the Stanley Cup

On June 11, 2017, Jake Guentzel and the Penguins won the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in six games.

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2017: Began Season in NHL

In 2017, Jake Guentzel began the season in the NHL, putting up a career high 48 points in 82 games to help the Penguins qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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2017: Stanley Cup Win

In 2017, Jake Guentzel won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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November 24, 2018: First Regular Season Hat Trick

On November 24, 2018, Jake Guentzel recorded his first regular season hat trick in a 4–2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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2018: Scored Four Goals in Playoff Game

In 2018, Jake Guentzel recorded four goals in an 8–5 Game 6 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the third Penguins player to achieve this in a playoff game.

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January 11, 2019: Second Regular Season Hat Trick

On January 11, 2019, Jake Guentzel recorded his second regular season hat trick in a 7–4 win over the Anaheim Ducks. His hat trick was the first by a Penguins player ever against the Anaheim Ducks.

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December 30, 2019: Recorded 200th Career Point and Injury

On December 30, 2019, Jake Guentzel recorded his 200th career point as he scored a goal against the Ottawa Senators. He then tripped and crashed into the boards, requiring shoulder surgery.

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2020: Played in All-Star Game

In 2020, Jake Guentzel was voted in to play in the NHL All-Star Game.

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2020: Shortened Season due to Pandemic

In the shortened 2020-21 season due to the pandemic, Jake Guentzel finished with 23 goals and 57 points.

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November 2021: Point Streak

From November 13 against the Ottawa Senators until December 6 in the Penguins' first ever game against the expansion Seattle Kraken, Guenztel amassed a 13-game point streak where he collected a total of 12 goals and 19 points overall.

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2022: Played 78 games on the first line

In the 2022-23 season, Jake Guentzel remained on the Penguins first line for 78 games and finished with 36 goals and 37 assists.

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March 7, 2024: Traded to Carolina Hurricanes

On March 7, 2024, Jake Guentzel was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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June 30, 2024: Signed contract with Tampa Bay

On June 30, 2024, Jake Guentzel signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with Tampa Bay Lightning.

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June 30, 2024: Traded to Tampa Bay Lightning

On June 30, 2024, Jake Guentzel's rights were traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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2025: Played for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off

In 2025, Jake Guentzel was selected to play for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and made his international debut against Finland.

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2025: Future Draft Pick

In 2025, the Tampa Bay Lightning will send a third-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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January 2, 2026: Named to Team USA's Roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics

On January 2, 2026, Jake Guentzel was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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