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Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Three points against Ducks on Saturday
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Zuccarello scored a power-play goal and added two even-strength assists in Saturday's 6-2 preseason win over Anaheim.
The 39-year-old winger joined the Kings on a one-year contract this summer, and Zuccarello showed the minor shoulder issue that was dealing with during training camp won't be an issue when the games start to count. He seems ticketed for a top-six role, giving Zuccarello a good chance of producing a sixth straight 50-point campaign.
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Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Ready to rock
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Zuccarello (shoulder) will play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
As expected, Zuccarello will be in the lineup just before the 2026-27 campaign opens. He produced 15 goals, 54 points and 122 shots on net in 59 appearances for Minnesota during the 2025-26 regular season. With the Kings this year, he should occupy a top-six role and see time on the first power-play unit.
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Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Likely to play Saturday
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Zuccarello (shoulder) is probable for Saturday's preseason game against Anaheim, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Zuccarello was a full participant in Friday's practice, but he still hasn't been given final clearance to play Saturday. Even if he ends up missing the upcoming exhibition tilt against Anaheim, Zuccarello appears to be on track to play in the Kings' season opener against Colorado on Wednesday.
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Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Dealing with minor shoulder injury
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The Kings announced Thursday that Zuccarello is dealing with a minor shoulder injury but should be healthy at some point next week, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
While Zuccarello is limited to begin training camp and could miss some preseason action, it seems unlikely that his injury will impact his availability for the start of the regular season. The 39-year-old appeared in 59 regular-season games with the Wild last year and recorded 15 goals, 39 assists, 26 blocked shots, 20 PIM and 16 hits while averaging 18:39 of ice time.
Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Agrees to one-year contract
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Zuccarello signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Zuccarello's new contract includes performance bonuses, so he has the potential to earn more than that $1 million base salary. The 38-year-old had 15 goals and 54 points in 59 regular-season outings with the Wild in 2025-26, which made it his fifth consecutive campaign with over 50 points. He should get a top-six assignment and some power-play ice time with the Kings.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Dishes pair of power-play helpers
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Zuccarello recorded two power-play assists and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 3.
Zuccarello has yet to be held off the scoresheet in his six playoff games this year. He's earned two goals and seven helpers, as well as 13 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating so far. The 38-year-old winger is likely to continue being a strong playmaker in a top-six role and on the power play.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Tallies late in loss
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Zuccarello scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Avalanche in Game 1.
Zuccarello has two goals and four helpers, as well as seven shots on net and a plus-1 rating, over four playoff contests. He missed three games due to an upper-body injury in the first round, but he's shown no signs of rust since returning to action in Game 5 against the Stars. There's no guarantee this second-round series will remain high scoring all the way through, but Zuccarello should be involved in a large part of what the Wild create.
Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Scores in return to lineup
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Zuccarello scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Stars in Game 5.
Zuccarello missed three games due to an upper-body injury. He made his presence felt early in his return, scoring at 3:51 of the first period to give the Wild an early 1-0 lead. He hadn't scored in his last six games, but he totaled 12 assists in that span and will likely lean more to the playmaking side on offense. Zuccarello had 54 points, including 21 on the power play, over 59 regular-season contests while primarily playing on the top line and first power-play unit.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Set to play in Game 5
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Zuccarello (upper body) is expected to play against Dallas on Tuesday in Game 5, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Following a three-game absence, Zuccarello appears poised to occupy a top-line role in Tuesday's matchup. He should also serve on the first power-play unit. Zuccarello has three assists, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and two hits in one appearance this postseason.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Practices, questionable for Game 5
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Zuccarello (upper body) is questionable for Game 5 against Dallas on Tuesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Zuccarello worked on the top power-play unit during Monday's practice, which is an encouraging sign for a potential return. However, it remains unclear if he will be back in the lineup after missing the last three games. Zuccarello contributed three assists, including two on the power play, in Minnesota's 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 1 on April 18.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Won't play Saturday
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Zuccarello (upper body) won't play in Game 4 versus Dallas on Saturday, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.
Zuccarello is set to miss his third consecutive game. He had 15 goals and 54 points in 59 regular-season outings in 2025-26. Zuccarello is likely to play on the top line when he's healthy, but for now, Bobby Brink is projected to serve in that role.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Game-time decision for Saturday
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Zuccarello (upper body) will be a game-time call for Game 4 versus Dallas on Saturday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Zuccarello skated prior to Friday's morning practice after missing Games 2 and 3. The diminutive winger had three helpers in the Wild's lone win in Game 1. He managed 15 goals and 54 points across 59 regular-season games in 2025-26. Look for Zuccarello to replace Bobby Brink on the top line, if he returns to the lineup Saturday.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Won't play Wednesday
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Zuccarello (upper body) won't play Wednesday in Game 3 versus the Stars.
Zuccarello will miss a second straight game due to the injury. He was labeled a game-time call Wednesday, which suggests he is likely in the day-to-day range. His next chance to play is Saturday in Game 4.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Game-time call Wednesday
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Zuccarello (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 versus Dallas on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Zuccarello missed Game 2 and could be in danger of sitting out another contest due to his upper-body injury. Over his last seven games, the 38-year-old Zuccarello has recorded six multi-point efforts, though he has found the back of the net just once.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Contending with upper-body injury
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Zuccarello is unavailable for Game 2 in Dallas on Monday due to an upper-body injury.
Zuccarello is a big loss for the Wild's top six, as the Norwegian winger generated three helpers, including two on the power play, in Saturday's 6-1 win in Game 1. Vladimir Tarasenko will slot in on the top line alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Ryan Hartman, while Bobby Brink will suit up in Game 2 as a result of Zuccarello's absence. Zuccarello can be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 3 in Minnesota on Wednesday.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Three helpers in Game 1 win
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Zuccarello collected three assists, two on the power play, during the Wild's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday.
The veteran winger had a hand in both of Joel Eriksson Ek's power-play tallies in the first and third periods, as well as an even-strength marker by Matt Boldy in the second. Zuccarello hasn't found the back of the net himself through six games in April, but he's racked up an incredible 12 helpers.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Back on first line
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Zuccarello (rest) was practicing in his normal first-line role Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Zuccarello should be ready to go when the playoffs begin, considering he sat out the Wild's last three games. Despite featuring in just 59 regular-season contests this year, the veteran winger still managed to get over the 50-point threshold for the fifth straight season while chipping in 21 power-play points.
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Wild's Mats Zuccarello: Resting for third straight game
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Zuccarello (rest) won't play Tuesday versus the Ducks, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.
Zuccarello will end up getting three games of rest ahead of the playoffs. Expect the 38-year-old to be in a top-line role and on the first power-play unit for Game 1 versus the Stars. He ends the regular season at 54 points in just 59 appearances.
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