Zuccarello (lower body) underwent surgery Thursday night and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Zuccarello sustained a lower-body injury during Thursday's game against Montreal and was placed on injured reserve Friday. He's facing a multi-week absence following his procedure, and he's unlikely to be in the mix to return until at least early-to-mid December. Matt Boldy could take on a first-line role in Zuccarello's absence.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Placed on IR
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Zuccarello (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Friday and will be out 3-4 weeks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Zuccarello's placement on injured reserve is a huge blow for Minnesota considering the 37-year-old winger was off to a tremendous start to the season with 14 points in 16 outings. With Zuccarello on the shelf, Matt Boldy could be elevated to a first-line role alongside Marco Rossi.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Departs Thursday's game
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Zuccarello (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.
Zuccarello was struck by a Brock Faber shot in the first period and was unable to get back into the game. The 37-year-old Zuccarello should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against the Stars.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Points in three straight games
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Zuccarello registered an assist in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Zuccarello has a goal and two assists during his current three-game point streak. He hasn't had a streak go past four contests yet this season, but he's been consistent as a top-line presence. The 37-year-old winger is up to six goals, eight helpers, 29 shots on net and a plus-6 rating over 15 appearances this season.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Logs assist in win
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Zuccarello recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Zuccarello has a goal and an assist over his last two games. The 37-year-old helped out on the first of Kirill Kaprizov's two goals in this contest. Zuccarello has done well to limit any quiet stretches this season -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in 10 of 14 games with no slump longer than two outings. The veteran winger is at 13 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-6 rating while filling his usual spots on the top line and first power-play unit.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Tickles twine in win
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Zuccarello scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Zuccarello had no trouble burying a pass from Kirill Kaprizov at 8:01 of the second period to restore a one-goal lead for the Wild. This was Zuccarello's first tally in four games in November. The winger is up to six goals, 12 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 13 appearances. As long as he's on the top line, the 37-year-old should be a steady source of points for fantasy managers.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Offers pair of helpers
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Zuccarello notched two assists, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.
Zuccarello helped out on goals by Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov in this contest. This was Zuccarello's third multi-point effort of the season as he continues to offer strong offense in a top-line role. The 37-year-old winger is up to five goals, six assists, 23 shots on net, four PIM and a plus-7 rating over 10 appearances. It's fair to question how long Zuccarello can keep up this level of offense, but it doesn't look like his age will be a problem in 2024-25.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Scores in win over Pittsburgh
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Zuccarello scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.
The 37-year-old forward continues to produce almost on a game-to-game basis, as evidenced by the fact he's up to nine points in nine games so far in 2024-25. This was his fifth goal of the campaign, which is tied for the team's lead in the category with Kirill Kaprizov.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Two-point effort in win
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Zuccarello scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
Both points came in the second period as the Wild put the game away. Zuccarello has found the scoresheet in five of his first six appearances this season, and the veteran winger has racked up four goals and seven points -- including a goal and two helpers on the power play.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Tacks on insurance tally
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Zuccarello scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Zuccarello got on the scoresheet with his third goal of the season, stretching the Wild's lead to 3-0 midway through the third period. He's been held without a point just once in five appearances this season, earning five points, 12 shots on net and a plus-4 rating in his usual top-line role. The 37-year-old winger's continued chemistry with Kirill Kaprizov has helped him defy the aging curve, and Zuccarello's off to a hot start in his 15th NHL campaign.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Scores in consecutive games
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Zuccarello scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Kraken. He also posted five shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating.
Zuccarello has found the back of the net in back-to-back games, and the 37-year-old winger is enjoying a strong start to the campaign, during which he figures to be a top contributor for the Wild once again. Zuccarello has recorded at least 60 points in three straight seasons, and while he had a down year as a goal scorer in 2023-24, he's turning things around in the early stages of this new campaign.
Zuccarello scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Zuccarello came through when the Wild needed him the most, and the veteran winger found the back of the net midway through the third period on the power play following a clever set-up from Matt Boldy. Zuccarello should remain as a top-six forward and a member of the first power-play unit, which should give him plenty of opportunities to produce while skating alongside Marco Rossi and Kirill Kaprizov.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Makes splash in preseason finale
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Zuccarello scored a power-play goal on three shots, dished two assists and added two PIM in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Zuccarello restored a two-goal lead for the Wild late in the second period. He also helped out on goals by Brock Faber and Kirill Kaprizov in the third. Zuccarello looks ready to go for 2024-25 after accumulating two goals and five assists over three preseason contests. The 37-year-old winger is set to begin the campaign in his usual role on the top line and first power-play unit, with Kaprizov on the opposite wing, but the center spot is still up for grabs between Joel Eriksson Ek, Marco Rossi and Ryan Hartman.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Returning to action Thursday
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Zuccarello (personal) will be back in the lineup Thursday versus Seattle, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Zuccarello missed the last three games of the regular season, but he'll slot into a second-line role for the final game of the campaign. He has 11 goals and 62 points in 68 appearances this season. Zucc is expected to return to the top line with Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Yet to rejoin team
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Zuccarello (personal) was not on the ice for Monday's game-day skate, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll be unavailable versus the Kings.
Zuccarello remains mired in a 20-game goal, but he has produced 16 helpers over that stretch, including seven with the man advantage. At this point, Zuccarello should probably be considered questionable to play in the Wild's season finale at home versus the Kraken on Thursday.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Still out Saturday
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Zuccarello (personal) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
It's unclear if Zuccarello will be back with the Wild in time for Monday's game versus the Kings. Minnesota will dress seven defensemen in Saturday's contest.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Unavailable Friday
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Zuccarello (personal) will miss Friday's game against Vegas, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Zuccarello's status for Saturday's tilt versus San Jose hasn't been determined yet. The 36-year-old has 11 goals and 62 points in 68 outings in 2023-24. Adam Beckman is expected to draw into the lineup versus the Golden Knights due to Zuccarello's absence.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Adds two power-play helpers
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Zuccarello grabbed a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Colorado.
Zuccarello earned helpers on both of Minnesota's power-play goals in the opening period. While the 36-year-old winger hasn't scored a goal since Feb. 23, he now has six assists in his last four games. Overall, Zuccarello's up to 11 goals and 51 assists, four shy of a career-high, through 68 games in a top-line role this season.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Expected to play Tuesday
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Zuccarello (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups, indicating he'll play Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Zuccarello was listed as a game-time decision, but it looks like the 36-year-old will give it a go. The Wild are expected to dress seven defensemen Tuesday, but that likely won't have much impact on Zuccarello in a top-six role.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Game-time decision
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Zuccarello (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Colorado, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Zuccarello left Tuesday's morning skate early to receive treatment. Coach John Hynes believes the 36-year-old forward will be available to play, but the lineup won't be confirmed until closer to puck drop. Zuccarello has 11 goals and 60 points in 67 contests this season.
