Guentzel Exits Early: The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-20-7, 53 pts) were lifeless Wednesday night in a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers (34-15-4, 72 pts) at PPG Paints Arena. Jake Guentzel left the game early in the third period with an upper body injury. Pittsburgh has lost three straight.  ________________________________________________________________

Bedard Back Tonight vs Penguins?: 2023 1st overall pick Connor Bedard is expected to return to the lineup tonight for the NHL-worst Blackhawks

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Jarmo out in Columbus: Blue Jackets Fire General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen