Jake Guentzel

FILE - Then-Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas speaks to media during an end-of-season availability in Toronto, on May 15, 2023. Dubas spent his first two months as the Pittsburgh Penguins director of hockey operations watching the staff around him adjust almost seamlessly to a new work environment. Dubas said he agreed to take on the additional role of general manager last week because he felt another new voice in the front office might be one too many. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Penguins’ Kyle Dubas says confidence in those around him led him to take on additional role as GM

Kyle Dubas says the confidence in the people around him in the Pittsburgh Penguins front office made him comfortable taking on more responsibility with the team.

FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Denver. Guentzel underwent right ankle surgery on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, and will miss at least three months. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his overtime goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with left wing Jason Zucker (16) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) during an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. The Penguins won 5-4. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

Crosby lifts Penguins past Blue Jackets, 5-4 in OT

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker (16) celebrates a goal with center Evgeni Malkin (71), forward Alex Nylander (19), and defenseman Kris Letang (58) while playing the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

Crosby scores in OT as Penguins rally by Blue Jackets 5-4

San Jose Sharks center Michael Eyssimont (21) prepares to shoot against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

DeSmith makes 38 saves, Penguins beat Sharks 3-1

Pittsburgh visits New York after Guentzel’s 2-goal game

New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

Metropolitan Division foes meet when Pittsburgh hosts Columbus

Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

New York takes losing streak into game against Pittsburgh

Elmont, New York; Friday, 7 p.m.

Sharks play the Penguins in a non-conference matchup

Pittsburgh Penguins (26-17-9, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (17-26-11, seventh in the Pacific Division)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) moves the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Malkin reaches 1,200 points as Penguins beat Ducks 6-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins began their West Coast road trip with a milestone night.

Florida visits Pittsburgh in Eastern Conference action

Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

Pittsburgh visits New Jersey after Guentzel’s 2-goal game

Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Ottawa Senators' Alex DeBrincat (12) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust, partially in frame at left, in front of Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jarry stellar in return as Penguins beat Senators 4-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry made 46 saves in his return from a lower-body injury and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Friday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot with Chad Ruhwedel (2) defending against Ottawa Senators' Drake Batherson (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jarry makes 46 saves in return, Penguins top Senators 4-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent much of the last month fending off injuries and erratic and occasionally uninspired play.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) puts his winning goal past Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) with Ducks' Ryan Strome (16) defending during overtime in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel’s OT winner lifts Penguins past lowly Ducks 4-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A third-period lead over one of the worst teams in the NHL suddenly gone and well aware his club is fighting through a midseason malaise, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan braced for a letdown.

Penguins play the Canucks following Guentzel’s 2-goal performance

Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby sends Arizona Coyotes center Barrett Hayton (29) to the ice as Penguins defenseman Ty Smith looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Penguins beat Coyotes 4-1 to end 6-game slide

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Guentzel came out of a scoring slump at the perfect time, allowing his team to end one of its own.

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel (59) is congratulated by left wing Brock McGinn (23) after scoring an empty net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. The Penguins won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Kris Letang scores in 3rd game since stroke, Penguins win

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang scored in his third game back since having a stroke and the Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Thursday night.

FILE - Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. The NHL suspended Skinner three games on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 for an illegal cross-check to the head of Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel in a 4-3 overtime loss on Friday night.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Buffalo’s Skinner suspended 3 games for illegal cross-check

The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner for three games for cross-checking Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jeff Carter (77) celebrates after his winning goal with right winger Rickard Rakell (67) during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Carter scores on OT power play, Penguins beat Sabres 4-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff Carter got payback for the Pittsburgh Penguins and teammate Jake Guentzel after Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner lost his cool.

Pittsburgh hosts St. Louis in a non-conference matchup

Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) is checked off his skates by Vegas Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb (3) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel, Kapanen fuel rally as Penguins slip by Vegas 4-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have no idea how long they’ll have to play without Kris Letang.

Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce puts a shot behind Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry for the game-winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. The Hurricanes won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pesce’s winner in OT lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 3-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins saw a hit they considered dangerous and stopped. Carolina didn’t.

Flyers bring 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Penguins

Philadelphia; Friday, 5:30 p.m. EST

Penguins take win streak into matchup with the Flames

Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

Pittsburgh Penguins' Pierre-Olivier Joseph (73), Bryan Rust (17), Evgeni Malkin (71) and Jason Zucker (16) celebrate after Zucker's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during third-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jarry shuts down Jets in Penguins’ 3-0 win

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Tristan Jarry stopped all 32 shots he faced for his 12th career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Saturday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) is congratulated by Evgeni Malkin (71) after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists in Penguins’ 6-4 win over Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sidney Crosby had two goals and two assists for a season-high four points and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota Wild 6-4 on Thursday night.

Wild take on the Penguins in a non-conference matchup

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST

Toronto visits Pittsburgh in Eastern Conference play

Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith watches as a Toronto Maple Leafs shot goes wide of the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

McGinn scores as Penguins beat Maple Leafs 4-2

TORONTO (AP) — Brock McGinn and Jake Guentzel scored in the third period, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins top the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Friday night.

Toronto takes on Pittsburgh after Liljegren’s 2-goal showing

Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Danton Heinen, left, takes a shot on goal in front of Washington Capitals defenseman Alexander Alexeyev in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Penguins beat rival Capitals 4-1, end 7-game losing streak

WASHINGTON (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 24 saves for his first win of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins took advantage of Darcy Kuemper’s struggles in net at the other end to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night and snap their seven-game losing streak.

Buffalo Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo (21) carries the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres score five goals in third to rally over Penguins

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored with 9:26 left and the Buffalo Sabres had five goals in the third period to rally past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch, left, celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with left wing Jeff Skinner (53) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres’ 5-goal outburst in 3rd period sends Pens to 6th loss

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch netted the go-ahead goal with just over nine minutes remaining and the Buffalo Sabres scored five goals in the third period to rally past the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Penguins bring losing streak into game against the Bruins

Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT