PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) - Jake Guentzel has been on fire lately and the NHL recognized the Penguins forward as the league's third Star of the Week ending January 13.
The recently re-signed Guentzel leads the NHL with seven goals so far in the 2019 calendar year.
Guentzel's hat trick on Friday, (his second of the season) helped propel the Pens past Anaheim 7-4. The next night, he scored the Penguins only 2 goals in a 5-2 loss to Los Angeles.
Congratulations to the NHL's Third Star of the Week, @jakenbake20!Guentzel tied Point and Aho for the NHL's lead with five goals last week.Details: https://t.co/AorKhDTN90 pic.twitter.com/0cjyZDIktm
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 14, 2019Guentzel has already broken his previous season record of 22 goals. He has 23 goals thus far and has tallied 21 assists for a total of 45 points in 45 games this season.
The Penguins next play the Sharks Tuesday night at 10 p.m. in San Jose.
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