MATS ZUCCARELLO NEWS

Adds two power-play helpers Zuccarello grabbed a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Colorado.

Impact Zuccarello earned helpers on both of Minnesota's power-play goals in the opening period -- the 36-year-old winger hasn't scored a goal since Feb. 23 but 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tuesday Zuccarello (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups, indicating he'll play Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Zuccarello (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Colorado, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact 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 games this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Riding three-game point streak Zuccarello contributed an assist in a 4-0 win over Chicago on Sunday.

Impact Zuccarello has chipped in four helpers during a three-game point spree. He only had two assists in nine contests before his recent success. Still, Zuccarello hasn't scored a goal since Feb. 23 against Edmonton. During his 19-game goalless drought, he has supplied 14 assists and a whopping 51 shots on net.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on three in win Zuccarello assisted on three goals during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact He may not score goals at the same clip he has in campaigns past, but he is still making plays happen. Zuccarello's three-assist night brings him to 42 assists in 53 games this season. He had failed to register a point in the last three games, and that was his longest point drought since October. The totals might not be gaudy most of the time, but there is some consistency to his production.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Zuccarello (personal) is expected to play Thursday versus the Coyotes, per the NHL media site.

Impact Zuccarello's missed Sunday's game versus the Sharks, but it looks like that is the extent of his absence. Look for the winger to resume his top-six role with time on the first power-play unit.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Zuccarello (undisclosed) will not suit up Sunday against the Sharks, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Zuccarello was a late scratch after head coach John Hynes hinted at a player being a game-time call. The veteran winger has 50 points in 52 games this season. He's racked up 10 of those over his last seven games, though he's been scoreless over his last three appearances. Minnesota's next game will be Thursday in Arizona.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Zuccarello, McCarron each fined for actions in Wild-Predators game | NHL.com Forwards disciplined $2,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct

MARCH 1 • NHL.COM

Kirill Kaprizov-Mats Zuccarello connection stronger than ever as Wild surge Despite not playing on the same line, the pair are still clicking on the Wild's power play and combining for momentum-shifting goals.

FEBRUARY 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Distributes four helpers Zuccarello notched four assists, three shots on goal, four PIM, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Two of Zuccarello's assists came on the power play. The 36-year-old winger has 10 points over his last four games, with seven of those points coming with the man advantage. The playmaker has 11 goals, 39 assists, 121 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 49 outings overall. He continues to defy the NHL's aging curve -- this season is on track to rank among his three best campaigns if he can stay healthy.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov has 2 goals and an assist, Zuccarello has 4 assists as Wild beat Kraken 5-2 Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist, Mats Zuccarello added a career-high four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken...

FEBRUARY 25 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Wild put on another scoring display in victory over Kraken Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, Mats Zuccarello factored in four goals and Matt Boldy capitalized for the third time in two games.

FEBRUARY 25 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Fills empty cage Zuccarello scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Zuccarello has six points over his last three contests, with his tally Friday being his first even-strength point in that span. The Wild shuffled Zuccarello off the top line after the All-Star break, which has taken some of the pop out of his offense. He's now at 11 goals, 46 points, 118 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 48 outings. The 36-year-old winger should still be a safe fantasy play with his significant power-play role.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Four-point effort in win Zuccarello collected a goal and three helpers in Monday's 10-7 win over the Canucks.

Impact With the Wild down 5-2 in the second period, Zuccarello scored his only goal of the game by deflecting a shot off his skate into the back of the net on a pass from Matt Boldy. Not only did his goal cut the lead to two, but it started an onslaught of Minnesota goals as they scored six unanswered on Vancouver. All of Zuccarello's points, including three straight helpers, were during that consecutive goal barrage. He also added two PIM, one shot on net, a hit and a minus-2 rating in 18:14 TOI.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nets power-play marker Zuccarello scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact This was Zuccarello's first goal in seven games and his first point in three outings. He converted on a pass from Kirill Kaprizov midway through the first period. Zuccarello's recent dip in offense has seen him land on the second line at even strength, but he remains on the top power-play unit. The 36-year-old winger has racked up nine goals, 40 points (21 on the power play), 106 shots on net and a minus-1 rating as a strong top-six playmaker for the Wild through 43 appearances.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in loss Zuccarello registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Zuccarello will likely get credit for two points either way -- his assist on the Wild's second goal may eventually be changed to his tally given that it looked like his shot never touched Jon Merrill. With nine points over his last seven outings, Zuccarello is in fine playmaking form on the top line. For the season, he's produced 39 points, 101 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 40 appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Zuccarello (illness) returned to practice Saturday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Zuccarello missed Friday's practice with an illness, but he was back on the ice prior to Saturday's home matchup with Anaheim. The 36-year-old Zuccarello has seven points (two goals, five assists) in his last six contests, as he's up to eight goals and 37 points through 39 games this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Zuccarello (illness) was not at practice Friday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Zuccarello's status for Saturday's game versus Anaheim could be in doubt, but the Wild will see how he feels Saturday. Zuccarello has seven points in his last six games, giving the Norwegian winger nine goals and 37 points in 39 games this season. He plays on the top line with Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi, as well as seeing first power-play time. Should Zuccarello not play Saturday, look for Matt Boldy to take his spot on the top line with Marcus Johansson filling in for him on the power play.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up two points Zuccarello registered one goal and an assist in the 5-0 home win over the Islanders on Monday night.

Impact Zuccarello opened the scoring at 2:11 of the first period on the man advantage with helpers from Brock Faber and Matt Boldy and it ended up being the game winner. He also produced an assist on the second power-play goal, had one shot on goal and ended with an even rating in 16:12 TOI. Zuccarello now has one goal and three assists in the last six games since returning from injury (upper body) on Jan 4. The Wild play the Lightning on the road this Thursday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's Boldy bounces back, Zuccarello makes impact: Key takeaways vs. Blue Jackets Marco Rossi scored his first career overtime winner for a 4-3 Wild win.

JANUARY 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back from IR Zuccarello (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Impact Zuccarello was expected to miss at least another few games but it now appears that he'll be back in the lineup Saturday against Columbus. The 36-year-old has missed the last nine games and hasn't played since Dec. 16. Zuccarello has six goals and 28 points through 28 contests this season. He'll jump back into the top-six with a spot on the power-play unit.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in 10 days Zuccarello (upper body) has been skating and general manager Bill Guerin said Wednesday that he could return to game action in 10 days, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Zuccarello has missed the last eight games and is expected to miss another five contests. The diminutive winger has six goals and 28 points in 28 games this season. He is expected to return to the top line and first power play, upon his return to action.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for IR Zuccarello (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Zuccarello was deemed week-to-week ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Boston, so his designation for IR shouldn't come as a surprise. Thanks to the Christmas break, the IR tag won't impact his availability, as he will already have missed the required day when the Wild face the Red Wings on Dec. 27. Whether he returns for that contest remains in doubt at this point.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Zuccarello (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Boston and is considered week-to-week.

Impact Zuccarello probably won't be back before the Christmas break after being a late scratch for Monday's 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh. He has accounted for six goals, 28 points, 74 shots on net and 17 blocked shots over 28 outings this season. Ryan Hartman is projected to remain on the second line in Zuccarello's absence.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Tuesday Zuccarello (upper body) is considered day-to-day and will be a "possibility" for Tuesday's game against Boston, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zuccarello was absent for Monday's loss against Pittsburgh but could return after just one missed game. If not, his next chance to play will be Thursday against the Canadiens. Zuccarello has 28 points in 28 games this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE