Zucker (lower body) skated in a regular jersey during Sunday's practice, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker skated with a no-contact sweater Saturday, but he quickly has progressed to full-speed practice. The 29-year-old is seemingly closing in on a return to the lineup, and Monday's matchup against the Rangers could be a possibility. Zucker recorded seven points through the first 17 games. He'll need to be activated from long-term injured reserve before re-entering the lineup for the first time since Feb. 23.

Zucker (lower body) practiced in a no-contact jersey Saturday, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker has been skating for over a week now, so it's encouraging that he took the next step by re-joining the team at practice, albeit in a no-contact capacity. There's still no clear timetable for Zucker's return. Zucker hasn't played since Feb. 23. He accrued seven points through 17 games before suffering this injury.

Zucker (lower body) has begun skating as he works his way back from injury. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "Zuck skated for the second day in a row today on his own back in Pittsburgh, which is really encouraging from our standpoint. He's making progress."

EDGE Analysis

While it's a step in the right direction, Zucker is likely still weeks away from returning to the lineup and will need to first rejoin practice in a full capacity. The Penguins could certainly use a top-six winger at this point following the injury to Evengi Malkin (lower body). Until Zucker is cleared to play, Brandon Tanev appears set to get the first crack at a top-six role.

Zucker (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move is retroactive to Feb. 23, and it requires him to miss at least 10 games, meaning his first chance to return is March 20 against the Devils. The Penguins still haven't provided much detail about the nature or severity of Zucker's injury besides for calling it a "longer-term" issue. Zach Aston-Reese, Jared McCann and Brandon Tanev have all garnered a chance in the top six with Zucker out, and the Penguins seem ready to rotate players until someone fits.

Zucker (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move comes as no surprise, as coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Zucker is going to be sidelined "longer term" with a lower-body injury Thursday, indicating he's likely facing a multi-week absence at a minimum. With Zucker on the shelf, Zach Aston-Reese and Jared McCann (lower body) could be in line for expanded roles for the foreseeable future.

According to coach Mike Sullivan, Zucker is going to be sidelined "longer term" with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins have yet to release a specific timetable for Zucker's recovery, but it sounds like he's likely facing a multi-week absence at a minimum. As such, expect the 29-year-old winger to be placed on injured reserve in the coming days. Zucker's notched four goals and three assists while registering a minus-5 rating in 17 games this campaign.

Zucker (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Capitals, Chris Adamski of the Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker continues to be evaluated after he suffered a potentially serious lower-body injury during Tuesday's win over the Capitals. The 29-year-old has been a staple in the top six this season, scoring four goals and adding three assists across 17 games. Zach Aston-Reese has been practicing on Evgeni Malkin's line in place of Zucker.

Zucker left in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Capitals with an apparent lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker collided awkwardly into the boards after getting his right leg caught up with Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen. The 29-year-old forward required assistance to get back to the bench, and he's not expected to return to Tuesday's game. The Penguins should provide an update at some point before Thursday's rematch against the Capitals.

Zucker tallied a goal and an assist with four shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker banged home a Bryan Rust centering pass on the doorstep to extend Pittsburgh's lead to 3-0 midway through the third period. He returned the favor later in the frame, dishing to Rust on a 2-on-0 rush for an empty-net layup. The points halted Zucker's four-game scoring skid, giving him four goals and three assists in 15 contests this season.

Zucker scored a goal on three shots and added a pair of hits Monday in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker opened the scoring 9:05 into the game when he reeled in a carom off the end boards and tucked it into the open side of the net before Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin could recover. It was the third goal in four games for Zucker.