#Jake Guentzel

Watching as much hockey as I do and constantly scrolling my phone for updated betting odds, I find myself personifying the NHL teams. What are Team X's flaws? Under duress, will Team Y reward my faith in them? Why does Team Z frequently punish my self-esteem? After half a season, the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dallas Stars have…

To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets. Now at the halfway mark of the season, both of these clubs look to hold onto their current playoff spots in what should be an entertaining game. Will we see a high-scoring affair between two competent offenses, or can…

The Penguins and Jets have been racking up goals of late, and we don't see that trend ending with the two on a collision course Friday night. See why our NHL picks are backing more fireworks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets.…

The Winnipeg Jets will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action on Friday. The Jets have played well overall this season and are placed second in the Western Conference Central with 55 points. Coming with a win, they will try to take the momentum forward and continue their winning run in future games too. The Penguins have made a recovery from…

Welcome to another edition of Blue Seat Bookie, 2023 has been mostly good for us in our betting corner here at the blog! I hope you have been winning money on these props. With that, let's take a look at 3 matchups today that look enticing on today's 10-game slate, with some NHL DFS picks as well. Dallas Stars Defeat New York Islanders -115 The…

The Vancouver Canucks will play the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action on Tuesday. The Nucks have had a decent second half of the season but are under pressure due to poor performances in the last few games. They are placed sixth in the Western Conference Pacific Division with 37 points and have to work hard a lot to get back to their best. The…

Jake Guentzel hits the ice at PPG Paints Arena with the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN+. Guentzel has prop bets available in this contest against the Canucks. Read on for his stats and trends before you place a bet. Use our props tool below to compare live odds at our…

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Arizona Coyotes in an NHL game on Sunday. The Penguins made a decent start to the season, but have now totally lost their path as they are sixth in the Metropolitan Division standings with 44 points. They are desperate to win games. The Coyotes have been poor for the most part of this season and inconsistency…

This article was written by Kirsten Staple, who is part of the Professional Hockey Writers Association x To Hockey With Love Mentorship Program. This program pairs aspiring writers with established members of the association across North America to create opportunities for marginalized people that do not traditionally get published on larger…

Welcome to our Betting Guide brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway! Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools. Each day we will look at each game, the, and the odds of each…

The Penguins' big guns have been kept silent of late, and our NHL picks think that ends tonight against a banged-up Golden Knights squad that's been hanging by threads to keep it together. Read on to find out more. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a very tough stretch of late as they come into Vegas on a five-game losing…

This Thursday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights Leg 1: Penguins team total OVER 3.5 ( +150) Leg 2: Golden Knights team total OVER 2.5 ( -185) Leg 3: Jake…

The 2023 NHL Winter Classic is set to take place on January 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts between the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins. This will mark the 14th Winter Classic in NHL history. The Boston Bruins come into this game as the best team in the NHL with a record of 28-4-3 (59 points) and currently sit atop the…

After more than a quarter of the season gone by, the Pittsburgh Penguins (11-8-3) will finally face one of the leaders in the Metro Division when they host the Carolina Hurricanes (11-6-5) Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan may tweak the Penguins' lineup, as it appears he will move Kasperi Kapanen from the press box to the third…

The Carolina Hurricanes will clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins as the two squad battle at the PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Hurricanes-Penguins prediction and pick. The Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored a goal to get things going. Additionally,…

The Pittsburgh Penguins will fly south for this December matchup as they face the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Panthers prediction and pick. The Penguins defeated the Stars 2-1 on Monday night in a tight game. Roope Hintz tipped a rebound in for a goal to give the Stars the early lead…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-8-4) has taken the league by storm with a huge seven-game winning streak that has placed them third in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a win against the Florida Panthers (4-2) and will now take on the Carolina Hurricanes (18-6-6), who are one position above Pittsburgh and are on a…

The Detroit Red Wings will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action on Wednesday. Detroit, after having a great season, have lost their track, losing six of their last seven games. Placed fourth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 35 points, they are struggling to get back to their best to stay in the close content of the top three in the…

Playoff hockey means little to no surprises when it comes to the lineup and starting goalie. Teams roll their best lines out there and trust the starting goalie on a night-to-night basis. There are three games tonight that could decide the series or they could be sent to a game 7. Quick Links Chris Kreider Over 2.5 Shots The Rangers need their star…

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made the month of December quite merry for their fanbase as they've used a month full of home games to make up a lot of ground in the standings and pad their place among the playoff teams. Currently, Pittsburgh has 43 points and are eighth in the NHL with a 19-9-5 record. As per usual, the Metropolitan Division is on…

CRANBERRY - It was a moment in the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room that was too perfect for intrusion. With a locker room full of players going about their business and crusty reporters, young Alex Letang, who is 10 years old, sat in his father Kris's locker stall practicing his tape jobs. He taped and retaped his blade as Marcus Pettersson, and…

The Calgary Flames with battle with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road. The teams are having almost identical seasons, so this should make for a close game. In addition, the Flames went up against the Penguins on October 25, and Calgary won 4-1. The Flames come into this game with the challenging task of ending a winning streak on the road. This…

The Dallas Stars will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL game on Monday. Dallas have played well this season and are currently second in the Western Conference Central with 37 points. They will look to get the win to get back to top position in the standings. Pittsburgh, after a poor stretch, have now won five games on the trot. They are…

Evgeni Malkin, you're up. Since Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan ruled out Sidney Crosby and Tristan Jarry for Game 6, the Penguins' second-line center will lead the team in an elimination game against the New York Rangers. The Penguins lead New York 3-2 and will advance to Round Two for the first time since 2018 with a win. It's could…

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins kick off their respective schedules in the second half of the season facing against each other this Tuesday night at TD Garden. The Penguins are looking for their way out of a slump, while the Bruins want to win consecutively for the first time in a while. The Bruins are currently in the wild card…

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are firing on all cylinders after winning six straight games, having not lost in December. Will the uneven Panthers find some consistency on special teams and end the streak tonight? Find out in our betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Penguins are absolutely buzzing, riding a six-game winning…

While the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils continue to lead the way in the NHL this season, attention is pointing in the direction of two other Eastern Conference contenders. Toronto doesn't have a regulation loss in the last 14 games, while Pittsburgh is 5-0 in December. Meanwhile, Anaheim continues to find itself at the bottom of the NHL power…

Between Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and Evgeni Malkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins have found their groove, winning five straight and 10 of their last 12. With some help from Dallas, our NHL betting picks expect this game to go Over the total. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Stars will try to cool off the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins when these…

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/6/2022 Picks Predictions Previews It's the Metropolitan Division showdown when the Columbus Blue Jackets invade PPG Paints Arena to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL's battle on the ice on Tuesday. Columbus will meet Pittsburgh for the second time in their four scheduled matches this season and…

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not had the season that many anticipated. Few people were thinking this team would claim the Stanley Cup, but worst in the East? Nobody saw that coming. They've lost four out of their last five games and have just 18 points. They hope to right the ship against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road on Tuesday but that…

Dimers.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The host Pittsburgh Penguins square off with the New York Rangers in the NHL playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET. Led by Jake…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (12-8-4) have points in two straight games, 10 of 12, and are in the first wild-card spot. Their 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday was one of the most impressive as the team searches for consistency and dials in the game that fits their roster. They'll host the St. Louis Blues (11-12-0), who also suffered an…

Pittsburgh Penguins great Jaromir Jagr thanked Jason Zucker for his homage salute and dropped a little chirp, too. Despite the Zucker salute, the Penguins are mired in a six-game winless streak. Dave Molinari offered some praise for Jake Guentzel's maturity. The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens could be partners on the NHL trade market.…

Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/1/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Vegas Golden Knights will be at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday evening. Vegas topped all teams at 17-6-1 on 35 points in the Pacific Division with a 10-1-1 road record on the season. The Golden Knights won three of their…

The St Louis Blues will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL game on Saturday. St. Louis after a good run, have failed to perform, losing four out of their last five games. They are placed in the bottom half of the Western Conference Central Division with 22 points and will look to break this inconsistent run with a win in this…

Dimers.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Pittsburgh Penguins lock horns with the NY Rangers in NHL Playoffs action at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Led by star players Jake…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-5-2) have tied their worst winless streak of the Mike Sullivan era, and one of the worst since Sidney Crosby was a rookie. The Penguins winless streak is six games (0-5-1), including three blown multi-goal leads. At practice on Friday, Sullivan attempted to lighten the mood with some fun drills, but the Penguins must win…

Do it for Kris Letang. The Pittsburgh Penguins (11-8-4) will be without their top defenseman for the foreseeable future after he suffered a stroke earlier this week. The team is rallying around the 17-year veteran as the resurgent Vegas Golden Knights (17-6-1) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (11-8-4) Thursday at PPG Paints Arena. Shelly Anderson…

We'll see our first matchup of the season between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday when the sides meet in Pittsburgh. Those who bet online have seen Vegas continue to prove that they are one of the best teams in the league after getting a 3-2 shootout victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile, the Penguins…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to see each other again on the ice for the second time in a week, with Auston Matthews and company paying the Pens a visit this Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. Will the Maple Leafs get back at Pittsburgh and score a victory to move further away from a recent slump? Or will the…

Dimers.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Boston Bruins in the NHL at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET. Led by star players Sidney Crosby, Jake…

Dimers.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Pittsburgh Penguins lock horns with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET. Led by Sidney Crosby, Jake…

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten a lot of production out of Martin Necas, with the forward tallying five points in his last six games. While you can get him to score tonight at plus money, there might be a better market to target in our betting picks. After snapping a five-game losing streak, the Carolina Hurricanes will now look to string…

The Carolina Hurricanes were on a five-game losing streak but found a way to get back into the win column against the Calgary Flames last time out. The 3-2 victory on Saturday should change their momentum heading into a date with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins had won five straight contests before dropping a 4-1 decision to the Toronto Maple…

The Carolina Hurricanes will travel to the northeast to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Hurricanes have two more points than the Penguins but are playing worse hockey. Carolina has only won one of their last six games (with four overtime losses), while Pittsburgh has won five of their last six. The Hurricanes were the best Eastern Conference team…

The Pittsburgh Penguins are suffering from a two-game losing streak that has placed them second to bottom in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. With only 6 wins, but 7 losses and 3 overtime losses, it has become increasingly difficult for them to make a comeback. Their opponent for tonight is the Minnesota Wild, who are also on a…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to face off while being on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference. While Pittsburgh have only won two of its previous ten games and have a 6-6-3 record, the Maple Leafs have an 8-5-3 record. The next game will be important for both clubs as they are both trying to advance in their…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins will meet for the second time in five days on Tuesday. The Penguins won the Friday matchup 4-2 but who will cash on the NHL betting odds this time around? The Maple Leafs rebounded from the Friday loss with a Saturday win against the Vancouver Canucks (3-2). The win snapped a two-game losing…

It's a busy Monday in the NHL with nine games on the docket. Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jake Guentzel headlines our top NHL shot prop picks for the evening. There have already been slight adjustments in the NHL shot prop markets with fewer players trading at plus-money, and the sportsbooks releasing odds much later for Monday's game than the…

The Pittsburgh Penguins fell into a disastrous seven-game losing streak not long ago but have snapped out of it with back-to-back wins over the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs (by a combined score of 8-3). Now they get a Montreal Canadiens squad that was on a three-game losing streak of their own before they changed their momentum with…