Zuccarello scored a goal on six shots and added two hits in Friday's 2-1 loss to Utah.
The goal was Zuccarello's first in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. He's added three assists in that span while immediately reclaiming a top-line role alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi, who assisted on his tally. Zuccarello is up to seven goals, 18 points, 37 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 20 appearances this season. Even at 37 years old, his offense remains strong, so he can help fantasy managers in need of offense, particularly assists and power-play production.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Adds pair of helpers
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Zuccarello recorded two assists in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Zuccarello has three helpers over two games since he returned from a lower-body injury. He immediately regained his top-line role and spot on the first power-play unit, and he's had no issues with rust after a 13-game absence. The 37-year-old winger is at six goals, 11 helpers, 30 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 18 appearances, serving as a strong playmaker who should play a big part in the Wild's success on offense.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Assist in return from injury
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Zuccarello picked up an assist Saturday in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia.
Zuccarello, who sustained a lower-body injury after being hit with a shot on Nov. 14, missed 13 games before returning versus the Flyers. At 37, he is still a strong fantasy contributor. Zuccarello has 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 17 games this season, and he's coming off a 63-point showing over 69 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Zuccarello skated on the top line with Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi while working on the first power-play unit in Saturday's game.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Removed from LTIR
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Zuccarello (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game versus Philadelphia, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Zuccarello should return to a top-six role and see power-play time after missing the last 13 games. He has accounted for six goals, 14 points and 29 shots on net through 16 appearances this season.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Begins skating
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Zuccarello (lower body) has resumed skating, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Zuccarello is on long-term injured reserve, but he has already missed the required 10 games and 24 days to be eligible to return. The 37-year-old still needs to get into full-team practices, so his return is still likely to be at least a few more days away.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Designated for LTIR
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Zuccarello (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Considering Zuccarello has already missed eight games due to his lower-body injury, this switch to LTIR isn't expected to significantly impact his recovery timeline. The veteran winger will need to be out through at least the team's next three contests, though with a road trip in the mix, the earliest potential return date is likely Dec. 12 back home against Edmonton. In the meantime, Matt Boldy should continue to fill a first-line role due to Zuccarello being on the shelf.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Undergoes surgery
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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: 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.
