Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Thu 4/11/24 3:52 PM
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Zuccarello is not with the team in Vegas due to personal reasons and could miss Friday's matchup, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach John Hynes didn't completely rule out Zuccarello against the Golden Knights, so fantasy players should consider him a game-time call for now. If the veteran forward does miss out, Matt Boldy figures to step into a first-line role, while Ryan Hartman could see an uptick in power-play minutes.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Wed 4/10/24 10:01 AM
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Zuccarello grabbed a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Zuccarello earned helpers on both of Minnesota's power-play goals in the opening period. While the 36-year-old winger hasn't scored a goal since Feb. 23, he now has six assists in his last four games. Overall, Zuccarello's up to 11 goals and 51 assists, four shy of a career-high, through 68 games in a top-line role this season.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Tue 4/9/24 9:11 PM
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Zuccarello (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups, indicating he'll play Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zuccarello was listed as a game-time decision, but it looks like the 36-year-old will give it a go. The Wild are expected to dress seven defensemen Tuesday, but that likely won't have much impact on Zuccarello in a top-six role.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Tue 4/9/24 2:42 PM
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Zuccarello (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Colorado, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zuccarello left Tuesday's morning skate early to receive treatment. Coach John Hynes believes the 36-year-old forward will be available to play, but the lineup won't be confirmed until closer to puck drop. Zuccarello has 11 goals and 60 points in 67 contests this season.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Mon 4/8/24 10:32 AM
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Zuccarello contributed an assist in a 4-0 win over Chicago on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Zuccarello has chipped in four helpers during a three-game point spree. He only had two assists in nine contests before his recent success. Still, Zuccarello hasn't scored a goal since Feb. 23 against Edmonton. During his 19-game goal drought, he has supplied 14 assists and a whopping 51 shots on net.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Fri 3/8/24 12:05 AM
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Zuccarello assisted on three goals during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
He may not score goals at the same clip he has in campaigns past, but he is still making plays happen. Zuccarello's three-assist night brings him to 42 assists in 53 games this season. He had failed to register a point in the last three games, and that was his longest point drought since October. The totals might not be gaudy most of the time, but there is some consistency to his production.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Thu 3/7/24 8:51 PM
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Zuccarello (personal) is expected to play Thursday versus the Coyotes, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Zuccarello missed Sunday's game versus the Sharks, but it looks like that will be the extent of his absence. Look for the winger to resume his top-six role with time on the first power-play unit against Arizona.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Sun 3/3/24 6:44 PM
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Zuccarello (personal) will not suit up Sunday against the Sharks, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zuccarello was a late scratch after head coach John Hynes hinted at a player being a game-time call. The veteran winger has 50 points in 52 games this season. He's racked up 10 of those over his last seven games, though he's been scoreless over his last three appearances. Minnesota's next game will be Thursday in Arizona.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Sun 2/25/24 2:16 AM
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Zuccarello notched four assists, three shots on goal, four PIM, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Two of Zuccarello's assists came on the power play. The 36-year-old winger has 10 points over his last four games, with seven of those points coming with the man advantage. The playmaker has 11 goals, 39 assists, 121 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 49 outings overall. He continues to defy the NHL's aging curve -- this season is on track to rank among his three best campaigns if he can stay healthy.
Mats Zuccarello RW MIN Sat 2/24/24 12:40 AM
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Zuccarello scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Zuccarello has six points over his last three contests, with his tally Friday being his first even-strength point in that span. The Wild shuffled Zuccarello off the top line after the All-Star break, which has taken some of the pop out of his offense. He's now at 11 goals, 46 points, 118 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 48 outings. The 36-year-old winger should still be a safe fantasy play with his significant power-play role.