Guentzel Expects To Be Ready For NHL Playoffs

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel expects to be back when the NHL returns to play this summer. Guentzel feared his season was over in December when he injured his right shoulder immediately after scoring his 20th goal of the season. He underwent surgery the following day and expected to be out four to six months. But the league was paused in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, opening the door for Guentzel’s return. Guentzel says he is working on getting his legs back in shape but believes the Penguins “can do something special” when the playoffs begin.