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Could return next week Per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com, Zuccarello (lower body) could return in the next week or so, according to head coach John Hynes on Friday.

Impact Zuccarello was given a two-four week return earlier in the week, but that timetable has been moved up. Zuccarello has dealt with a back issue since training camp and has yet to play a regular-season game in 2025-26. Upon his return to the lineup, look for Zuccarello to have a spot as a top-six forward with Marcus Johansson likely moving down to the third line. The 38-year-old Zuccarello had 19 goals and 35 assists in 69 regular-season games in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Important next step as Mats Zuccarello skates with Wild Perhaps the best news for the Wild and its fans was a few familiar faces on the ice.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Begins skating Zuccarello (lower body) was on the ice for Tuesday's game-day skate but remains 2-4 weeks from returning to action, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Zuccarello has yet to get into the lineup this season and will likely have to wait until closer to mid-November to get his first opportunity to suit up this year. Once given the all-clear, Zuccarello should be in line for a top-six role, which could mean Marcus Johansson is relegated to a spot in the bottom six.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Injuries already taking a toll on Wild Already without Mats Zuccarello, the Wild have lost veteran center Nico Sturm for ‘significant time’ ahead of Thursday’s opener.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Placed on injured reserve Zuccarello (lower body) was shifted to injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Zuccarello isn't expected back in the lineup for the foreseeable future, as the Wild said Tuesday that the veteran forward is set to miss at least 7-8 weeks as a result of his lower-body injury. While the 38-year-old is sidelined, Vladimir Tarasenko figures to fill a top-six role, and Matt Boldy will probably see his average ice time increase for the third consecutive season as a result of Zuccarello's absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's Mats Zuccarello to miss at least seven to eight weeks Wild winger Mats Zuccarello, a longtime linemate of Kirill Kaprizov’s, had surgery on a lower-body injury that has kept him out all of train...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wild F Mats Zuccarello (lower-body injury) out 7-8 weeks Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello is expected to miss a minimum of seven to eight weeks due to a lower-body injury, the team announced...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Wild's Mats Zuccarello sidelined 7-8 weeks with lower-body injury Zuccarello, who turned 38 on Sept. 1, was skating informally with teammates when he suffered the injury.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Set for long-term absence Zuccarello is slated to miss 7-8 weeks, at minimum, due to his lower-body injury, the Wild announced Tuesday.

Impact Zuccarello will almost certainly start the 2025-26 season on long-term injured reserve given his recovery timeline. With the veteran winger on the shelf, Liam Ohgren could be in the mix for a top-six role, though Marcus Johansson should also be in the mix. Zuccarello has played in fewer than 70 regular-season games in each of the previous two campaigns but has still managed to reach the 50-point threshold.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild training camp observations: First round of roster cuts start bringing clarity for season Injuries to Mats Zuccarello, Jonas Brodin and Nico Sturm will play a role in the final decisions moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

No timetable to return Head coach John Hynes said Sunday that Zuccarello (back) doesn't yet have a timetable to return, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Zuccarello has been dealing with a back injury since mid-September that was already expected to sideline him for the start of the regular season, and Hynes reiterated Sunday that the 38-year-old will be "out for a while." While it's not yet clear when Zuccarello will be able to make his season debut, Liam Ohgren is a candidate to handle an increased role for the Wild early in the year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back injury Zuccarello's previously undisclosed injury is related to his back, and he'll spend the next 4-5 days off the ice in an attempt to calm it down, Michael Russo of The Athletic report...

Impact General manager Bill Guerin previously suggested that Zuccarello probably won't be ready for the start of the season. Although he's 38 years old, Zuccarello is still more than capable of serving in a top-six capacity when healthy. He had 19 goals and 54 points across 69 regular-season outings last year. Liam Ohgren might start the season with a significant role with the Wild if Zuccarello isn't ready for Opening Night.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Terrible update on Wild forward Mats Zuccarello. A horrible start to training camp for the Minnesota Wild.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Wild's Mats Zuccarello Will Be Out For "A Little While" ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild opened training camp on Thursday and plenty of news came out of it. Kirill Kaprizov talked to the media...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Slated to miss time General manager Bill Guerin said Thursday that "something has come up" with Zuccarello in recent weeks that will likely force him to miss at least the start of the regular season,...

Impact Zuccarello has appeared in at least 69 games in each of the last four seasons, but it appears as though he'll begin the 2025-26 campaign sidelined due to an undisclosed issue. It's not yet clear when the 38-year-old will be able to return to game action, but Guerin said that Liam Ohgren will have an opportunity to step up in Zuccarello's absence.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up power-play assist Zuccarello notched a power-play assist and four hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights in Game 5.

Impact Zuccarello has three points over five playoff outings, including a helper in each of the last two games. The winger has added eight shots on net, nine hits and a minus-2 rating. Zuccarello continues to play on the second line and first power-play unit, giving him enough premium minutes to be an important scorer for the Wild.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored 4:05 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and put Vegas one game away from advancing out of the Western...

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in Game 2 win Zuccarello scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Impact Zuccarello's tally at 17:15 of the first period was ultimately the game-winner. The winger's offense has bounced back in April -- he has 10 points over his last nine games between the regular season and playoffs. He put up a 54-point regular season while adding 151 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 69 appearances. While that's a third straight year of decline in production, the 37-year-old remains an effective playmaker in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov's 3-point game leads the Wild to a 5-2 win over the Golden Knights, tying the series

Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild took advantage of turnover-prone Vegas and beat the Golden Knights 5-2, tying the first-round playoff series at a...

APRIL 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Contributes two helpers Zuccarello notched two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Impact Zuccarello had a hand in goals by Marcus Johansson and Joel Eriksson Ek during regulation. It's been a resurgent April for Zuccarello, who has two goals and seven assists over seven games this month. He concludes the regular season with 19 goals, 35 assists, 151 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating across 69 appearances. Look for Zuccarello to play on the second line and the first power-play unit to begin the playoffs, though he could be reunited with Kirill Kaprizov at some point if the Wild start to lag behind the Golden Knights in the first round.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: Mats Zuccarello | NHL.com Mats Zuccarello scored his sixth career overtime goal to give the Wild a 3-2 win over the Canucks, presented by Energizer

APRIL 13, 2025 • NHL.COM

Canucks Lose 3–2 In Overtime In Hard-Hitting Match With The Wild In a game with heavy Western Conference wild card implications, the Vancouver Canucks lost 3–2 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime. Marcus Pet...

APRIL 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Completes comeback in overtime Zuccarello scored the game-winning goal, fired four shots on net and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Zuccarello completed the Wild's comeback with his tally at 2:47 of the extra session. It's a big win for the Wild, as the team moved ahead of the Blues by a point for the first wild-card spot, though neither team is safe from being caught by the Flames. Zuccarello has picked up two goals and five assists over his last six outings. He has compiled 19 goals, 52 points, 149 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 68 appearances this season.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes comeback in overtime Zuccarello scored the game-winning goal, fired four shots on net and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Zuccarello completed the Wild's comeback with his tally at 2:47 of the extra session. It's a big win for the Wild, who move ahead of the Blues by a point for the first wild-card spot, though neither team is safe from being caught by the Flames. Zuccarello has two goals and five assists over his last six outings, and he's up to 19 goals, 52 points, 149 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 68 appearances.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Howden's OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Kaprizov's 3-point game leads the Wild to a 5-2 win over the Golden Knights, tying the series