Zucker is dealing with a lower-body injury and was labeled week-to-week recently by coach Mike Sullivan, who told reporters, "He's been dealing with a nagging injury in his lower body. We'll update you as we go," per Pens Inside Scoop.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the Christmas break, Zucker had been playing despite skipping most practice sessions for what the team classified as maintenance. The decision to shelve Zucker could be an indication both Bryan Rust (lower body) and Evgeni Malkin (knee) are nearing their respective returns to action. If Pittsburgh needs the roster spot to activate one of the aforementioned forward, Zucker could wind up on injured reserve in the coming days.