ST. PAUL, Minn. — The last time Jake Guentzel played at the Xcel Energy Center, it was his third career NHL game.
In the year since, Guentzel has won a Stanley Cup, led the NHL in postseason goals and established himself as Sidney Crosby’s go-to linemate.
“It was a crazy year,” Guentzel said. “It’s hard to fathom how it all went.”
Guentzel, who grew up just outside St. Paul, will play an NHL game in his home state Saturday night for the second time when the Penguins take on the Wild.
“Just to play in front of family and friends, it’s going to be special for us,” Guentzel said.