5 DAYS AGO • OUTKICK.COM
MATS ZUCCARELLO #36 - RIGHT WING - MINNESOTA WILD
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Wild WIthout Mats Zuccarello For A Few Weeks After Forward Takes Puck To Groin Wild vet Mats Zuccarello will miss three to four weeks after getting hit in the groin with a puck and needing surgery.
Wild RW Mats Zuccarello out 3 to 4 weeks with lower-body injury after getting hit by teammate's shot
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello had surgery on a lower-body injury and will likely be sidelined for three to four weeks5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wild winger Mats Zuccarello will be out 3-4 weeks after surgery The veteran forward was injured when hit with a shot during Thursday’s victory over Montreal.
5 DAYS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Undergoes surgery Zuccarello (lower body) underwent surgery Thursday night and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact 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.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Placed on IR Zuccarello (lower body) has been designated for injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Zuccarello's placement on injured reserve will rule him out for at least the Wild's next three contests, though it could certainly be longer. It's 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.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Departs Thursday's game Zuccarello (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.
Impact 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.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Points in three straight games Zuccarello registered an assist in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in win Zuccarello recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Tickles twine in win Zuccarello scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Offers pair of helpers Zuccarello notched two assists, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win over Pittsburgh Zuccarello scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.
Impact 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, ranking tied for the team's lead in the category with Kirill Kaprizov.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
The Thrill 🌀🍎
OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE
Kirill Kaprizov Fires Spinning Pass To Set Up Mats Zuccarello Goal
OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE
Two-point effort in win Zuccarello scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
Impact Both points came in the second period as the Wild put the game away. Zuccarello has found the scoresheet in five of the first six games this season, and the veteran winger has racked up four goals and seven points -- including a goal and two helpers on the power play.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Tacks on insurance tally Zuccarello scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact 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 games 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.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers assist in win Tuesday Zuccarello notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.
Impact The 37-year-old winger is enjoying a strong start to the campaign and has racked up points in three of his first four contests. He's up to two goals and two assists while also adding 10 shots and three hits. Zuccarello will aim to start a new point streak when the Wild take on the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in consecutive games 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.
Impact 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, one in 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 scorer in 2023-24, he's turning things around in the early stages of this new campaign.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Nets game-winning goal Thursday Zuccarello scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Makes splash in preseason finale 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Wild hit the ice with Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello reunited Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello are reunited. Bill Guerin, the president of hockey operations, wants intensity from the get-go.
SEPTEMBER 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Returning to action Thursday Zuccarello (personal) will be back in the lineup Thursday versus Seattle, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Impact Zuccarello missed the last three games, but he will get into the final game of the season as the Wild are out of the playoffs. Zuccarello has 11 goals and 62 points in 68 appearances this season. He is expected to return to the top line with Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek, as well as see time on the top power play.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Yet to rejoin team 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.
Impact Zuccarello remains mired in a 20-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 233 versus the Oilers. Still, the veteran winger produced 16 helpers over that stretch, including seven with the man advantage. At this point, Zuccarello should probably be considered questionable, at best, to play in the season finale versus the Kraken on Thursday.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Saturday Zuccarello (personal) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact It's unclear if Zuccarello will be back with the Wild in time for Monday's game versus the Kings. The Wild will dress seven defensemen in Saturday's contest.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Friday Zuccarello (personal) will miss Friday's game against Vegas, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Impact 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.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Attending to personal matter Zuccarello is not with the team in Vegas due to personal reasons and could miss Friday's matchup, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coach John Hynes didn't completely rule Zuccarello against the Golden Knights, so fantasy players should consider him a game-time call for now. If the veteran forward does miss out, Matt Boldy figures to step into a first-line role while Ryan Hartman could see an uptick in power-play minutes.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
