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Penguins have plans to be better in 5-on-3 situations

The Penguins had one of the NHL's most productive power plays last season, and it should be every bit as dangerous in 2019-20. However, one area in which it almost certainly will improve -- if only because it's almost impossible to get worse -- is when the Penguins have a five-on-three advantage.

They had seven of those last season, spanning a total of six minutes, 37 seconds, and failed to score even once.

"Hopefully, that changes this year," said left winger Jake Guentzel, who figures to be at least a part-time member of the No.