November 15, 2024
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (lower body) has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks. He underwent surgery on Thursday night after getting injured in a 3-0 win over Montreal. Based on the expected timeline, Zuccarello will be out for at least 10 games. Working on the first line, Zuccarello has recorded 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 16 appearances this season. Matt Boldy looks set to replace him on the line until the veteran winger is ready to return. The Wild also lost Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) on Thursday, but he's considered day-to-day and might be good to go Saturday versus Dallas.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Michael Russo
November 15, 2024
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (lower body) took only four shifts in Thursday's matchup against Montreal. He suffered a lower-body injury when teammate Brock Faber hit him with a shot. Zuccarello entered Thursday's tilt with a three-game point streak and has been part of the Wild's very prolific first line. He has tallied 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 16 outings. Ryan Hartman or Marcus Foligno could join the top-six group if Zuccarello is out on Saturday against Dallas. Both players might even end up there, as Minnesota also lost Joel Eriksson-Ek (lower body) on Thursday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Wild PR
January 6, 2024
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) appears to be ready to return to the lineup, as the team has activated him from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's contest against Columbus. The veteran winger hasn't played since Dec. 16, sitting out nine games. Despite missing multiple weeks, Zuccarello has remained at the top of the Wild's assist's table with 22 helpers and he's added six goals across the season to average a point per game through 28 outings. His return puts Nic Petan's spot in the top six under a threat.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Wild PR
December 20, 2023
Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis due to an upper-body injury. The veteran missed Monday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins and last appeared in a shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. It's a significant blow for the Wild as Zuccarello leads the club with 22 assists and 28 points on the season through 28 games. Zuccarello has also been a big contributor on the man advantage, racking up one goal and 13 points on the power play. The 36-year-old signed a two-year contract extension with the Wild this past summer and has spent the last four seasons with the Wild, recording at least 67 points in each of the last two seasons.
--Brenton KempSource: NHL.com
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