Zucker will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia Thursday, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

An official recovery timetable is expected to be released by the Wild following surgical procedure, but this latest report notes that Minnesota players who have undergone a similar operation have generally recovered in time for training camp. Zucker recorded just one point in the conference quarterfinal round against the Blues -- a clutch marker in Game 5 to force overtime in what still culminated as a series-ending loss.

Zucker forced overtime with a beautiful goal in Saturday's Game 5 against the Blues, but the Wild ended up losing in that bonus round.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker jumped out on a rush and did a little shake-and-bake maneuver on goalie Jake Allen to record his first and only goal of the series. While certainly no consolation for his team losing in Round 1, the tally was huge for Zucker after the California native went scoreless in six games of the playoffs last year.

Zucker scored a wraparound goal 10 seconds into Thursday's contest against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker toughed out a lower-body injury and ended up with a plus-2 two rating and three shots over 13:04 of ice time. On his scoring play, he ripped the puck away from Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard from behind the cage and then swooped around for his 22nd goal of the season, going down as a new career high.

Zucker (lower body) will play Thursday in Colorado, per coach Bruce Boudreau.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker missed the first three games in April, but it's a great sign that the burgeoning winger has been cleared so soon. Provided he'll be close to 100 percent in the upcoming contest, look for Zucker to get at least 15 minutes of ice time at even strength.

Zucker (lower body) will miss Tuesday's tilt against the Hurricanes, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker continues to miss games at a pivotal stretch of the seaosn and is running out of opportunities to get a few games under his belt prior to the playoffs. The club has two games remaining in its regular season -- Thursday against the Avalanche and Saturday against the Coyotes -- in which Zucker can play. He did skate during practice, so perhaps there's hope for a return for the club's next game.

Despite skating Tuesday morning, Zucker (lower body) is doubtful for the evening's contest against the Hurricanes, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The energy cog has missed the last two games with the Wild getting shut out by the Predators, and then dropping five goals in a home win over the lowly Avalanche in his absence. Zucker's enjoyed a breakout season to the tune of 21 goals, 25 assists to go along with a plus-32 rating which is the best rating of any forward in the NHL.

Zucker (lower body) will not dress for Sunday's game against the Avalanche, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker was considered questionable for the contest entering the day after dealing with some soreness in his lower body, and it appears the issue will cost him at least two contests. His next chance to rejoin the action comes Tuesday against the Hurricanes, while either Ryan Carter, Ryan White or Jordan Schroeder will replace him in the lineup. Regardless, none of the trio provides as much fantasy upside.

Zucker (lower body) was sore Saturday and it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Avalanche, per coach Bruce Boudreau.

EDGE Analysis

Zucker's absence Saturday was actually his first of the season and came as the California native was in the midst of a six-game point-less streak. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game.

Zucker has picked up a lower-body injury that will prevent him from playing Saturday afternoon against the Predators, Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild play Sunday against the visiting Avalanche, so the hope is that the winger will be good to go for that one.

Zucker scored a goal and added an assist during Friday's win over Florida.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a breakout campaign for Zucker, as the 25-year-old winger is up to 21 goals and 45 points through 66 games. He's also been a dominant five-on-five contributor with a second-ranked 2.78 points per 60 minutes among all skaters with at least 750 minutes. However, it's also worth noting that Zucker has found the scoresheet in just four of his past 15 games, so he's not the most consistent scorer.