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On 28th birthday, Guentzel talks becoming one of game's best wingers

CRANBERRY, Pa. -- It doesn't really feel like it was all that long ago that Jake Guentzel scored a goal on his very first shot in the NHL, shortly followed by him putting up one of the most historic postseasons for a rookie en route to the Penguins winning their fifth Stanley Cup in 2017.

Since his first full season in 2017-18, Guentzel's 145 regular-season goals ranks first on the Penguins and tied for 16th across the NHL. His 34 postseason goals since making his first Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance is the most on the Penguins and tied for third-most among all NHL skaters.