Zuccarello (lower body) has resumed skating, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello is on long-term injured reserve, but he has already missed the required 10 games and 24 days to be eligible to return. The 37-year-old still needs to get into full-team practices, so his return is still likely to be at least a few more days away.

Zuccarello (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Zuccarello has already missed eight games due to his lower-body injury, this switch to LTIR isn't expected to significantly impact his recovery timeline. The veteran winger will need to be out through at least the team's next three contests, though with a road trip in the mix, the earliest potential return date is likely Dec. 12 back home against Edmonton. In the meantime, Matt Boldy should continue to fill a first-line role due to Zuccarello being on the shelf.

Zuccarello (lower body) underwent surgery Thursday night and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello sustained a lower-body injury during Thursday's game against Montreal and was placed on injured reserve Friday. He's facing a multi-week absence following his procedure, and he's unlikely to be in the mix to return until at least early-to-mid December. Matt Boldy could take on a first-line role in Zuccarello's absence.

Zuccarello (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Friday and will be out 3-4 weeks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello's placement on injured reserve is a huge blow for Minnesota considering the 37-year-old winger was off to a tremendous start to the season with 14 points in 16 outings. With Zuccarello on the shelf, Matt Boldy could be elevated to a first-line role alongside Marco Rossi.

Zuccarello (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello was struck by a Brock Faber shot in the first period and was unable to get back into the game. The 37-year-old Zuccarello should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against the Stars.

Zuccarello registered an assist in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello has a goal and two assists during his current three-game point streak. He hasn't had a streak go past four contests yet this season, but he's been consistent as a top-line presence. The 37-year-old winger is up to six goals, eight helpers, 29 shots on net and a plus-6 rating over 15 appearances this season.

Zuccarello recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello has a goal and an assist over his last two games. The 37-year-old helped out on the first of Kirill Kaprizov's two goals in this contest. Zuccarello has done well to limit any quiet stretches this season -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in 10 of 14 games with no slump longer than two outings. The veteran winger is at 13 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-6 rating while filling his usual spots on the top line and first power-play unit.

Zuccarello scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello had no trouble burying a pass from Kirill Kaprizov at 8:01 of the second period to restore a one-goal lead for the Wild. This was Zuccarello's first tally in four games in November. The winger is up to six goals, 12 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 13 appearances. As long as he's on the top line, the 37-year-old should be a steady source of points for fantasy managers.

Zuccarello notched two assists, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Zuccarello helped out on goals by Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov in this contest. This was Zuccarello's third multi-point effort of the season as he continues to offer strong offense in a top-line role. The 37-year-old winger is up to five goals, six assists, 23 shots on net, four PIM and a plus-7 rating over 10 appearances. It's fair to question how long Zuccarello can keep up this level of offense, but it doesn't look like his age will be a problem in 2024-25.

Zuccarello scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old forward continues to produce almost on a game-to-game basis, as evidenced by the fact he's up to nine points in nine games so far in 2024-25. This was his fifth goal of the campaign, which is tied for the team's lead in the category with Kirill Kaprizov.