Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Tue 1/23/24 12:02 AM

Zucker notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker opened the scoring against his former team 2:23 into the first period, burying a nifty net-front feed from Logan Cooley, before adding an assist on Alex Kerfoot's tally in the second. The goal was Zucker's first since Dec. 27 -- he came into Monday's matchup with just three assists in his last seven contests. Overall, the 32-year-old winger has seven goals and 17 points through 35 games this season.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Fri 1/19/24 2:13 PM

Zucker notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker has three helpers over the last four games since he returned from a three-game suspension. The 32-year-old winger is seeing bottom-six usage, though that's been mitigated slightly by the Coyotes' usage of an 11-forward, seven-defensemen lineup. Zucker is at 15 points, 70 shots on net, 40 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 33 outings in his first year with Arizona.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Sun 1/14/24 12:54 PM

Zucker notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker helped out on two of Nick Bjugstad's goals in the contest. With the Coyotes dressing 11 forwards for Saturday's game, Zucker was listed on the fourth line but mixed in for some top-six shifts. This was his second game back from a suspension. He has two multi-point efforts over his last five outings, but he has just three such games for the season. Zucker's at a modest 14 points with 66 shots on net, 37 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 31 contests.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Thu 1/11/24 9:10 AM

Zucker has served his three-match suspension and will be available versus the Flames on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to his ban, Zucker managed just one goal in his last 12 games while registering four assists and 27 shots. At his current pace, the veteran winger won't even reach the 20-goal threshold this season. much less match the 27 goals he scored for the Penguins last year.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Wed 1/3/24 10:10 PM

Zucker was suspended three games for boarding Florida's Nick Cousins (concussion) in Tuesday's game.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker's hit was retaliation for a previous hit, but he crossed the line and will miss games Thursday versus the Islanders, Sunday against the Jets and Tuesday versus the Bruins. He'll be eligible to return Jan. 11 versus the Flames. The Coyotes may opt to deploy defenseman Josh Brown during Zucker's suspension, though they could also recall a forward.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Wed 1/3/24 2:42 PM

Zucker will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker retaliated for what he deemed a dirty hit by the Panthers' Nick Cousins and will now face at least a one-game suspension, though given the intentional nature of the play it seems unlikely Zucker will get off with just one game. The Coyotes are currently carrying just 12 forwards on their 23-man roster, so they will need to either call up a player from the minors or utilize seven defensemen against the Islanders on Thursday if Zucker is unavailable.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Thu 12/28/23 10:17 AM

Zucker notched a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker cut Colorado's lead to 4-3 in the third period, beating Alexandar Georgiev on a wraparound, before assisting on Jack McBain's game-winning tally in overtime. It's the first multi-point game for Zucker since Dec. 4 -- he'd been held scoreless in his previous five contests. Overall, the veteran winger is up to six goals and 12 points through 27 games this season.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Wed 12/13/23 1:34 PM

Zucker notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker has stayed warm with a goal and four helpers over his last five games. It appears he could have some staying power on the top line at even strength while also playing on the second power-play unit. For the season, the winger is up to 10 points, 43 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-2 rating over 21 appearances, but he's trending in the right direction as the Coyotes navigate a handful of injuries.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Sat 12/9/23 11:30 PM

Zucker managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker was promoted to the top line for this contest with the Coyotes maintaining a seven-defensemen lineup. The 31-year-old winger has a goal and three helpers over the last three games, and he saw a season-high 18:16 of ice time Saturday. Zucker could get a bump in fantasy value if he can develop chemistry with Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz, especially after talented rookie Logan Cooley was bumped to the bottom six. Zucker is at nine points, 39 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-3 rating through 19 appearances.

Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Fri 12/8/23 12:39 AM

Zucker recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker has been solid lately with two goals and three helpers over his last seven contests. He took a while to get back on track after a two-week absence with a lower-body injury. The winger has played on the third line and second power-play unit since his return. He's at eight points, 36 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-3 rating over 18 games this season.