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Jake Guentzel

Tampa Bay Lightning
Position C
Age 32
Height 5'11"
Weight 176LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Omaha, NE, USA
Born Oct 5, 1994

Key Insights

2026-27
Defenders get in front of a huge share of his shots

16.0% of everything he shoots gets blocked before it arrives.

8 of 50 attempts, 18th of 137 forwards
When he shoots, it tends to be on target

71.4% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

30 of 42 unblocked, 25th of 137 forwards
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

34.0% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

17 attempts, 3 goals
He works one side of the ice far more than the other

40.0% of his attempts come from the right side.

11 left, 19 middle, 20 right
He gets to the hard areas rather than firing from range

His average attempt comes from 25.6 feet.

50 located attempts, 50th of 137 forwards
He takes an ordinary share of his shots from close range

52.0% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

26 attempts from inside the home plate, 58th of 137 forwards
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Oct 5, 1994
Birth Place Omaha, NE, USA
Height 5'11"
Weight 176 LBS
Shoots/Catches L