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IN! Jake Guentzel & Jason Zucker Will Play vs. Kraken

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Pittsburgh Penguins, Jake Guentzel, Rickard Rakell

SEATTLE — After a more than week-long absence after he was hit by teammate Kris Letang’a shot last Thursday, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jake Guentzel could return to the lineup Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.

Jason Zucker, who skated in a non-contact jersey on Friday, is also a game-time decision, according to Penguins coach Mike Sullivan.

UPDATE: Both will play Saturday in Seattle. Guentzel will resume his usual role beside Sidney Crosby on the Penguins top line. Zucker will resume his role beside Evgeni Malkin on the second line.

Jake Guentzel, the Penguins‘ top LW, has been skating in a non-contact jersey since Sunday when he joined the team after practice in Edmonton. The stitches in his ear have been visible. He has five points (3-2-5) in four games this season.

He was cleared for contact on Friday and wore a full-contact sweater, but did not play against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.

Zucker was injured against the Edmonton game on Monday. He has six points (1-5-6) in six games this season. The winger, who has struggled with injuries since joining the Penguins in Feb. 2020, will be an unrestricted free agent after this season.

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