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Penguins survive 3-1 closing run by Wild, prevail 4-3
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Bruins' Pastrnak Rips One Past Wild's Fleury To Beat First-Period Buzzer
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Mats Zuccarello - Considered week-to-weekZuccarello (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Boston and is considered week-to-week.
ImpactZuccarello probably won't be back before the Christmas break after being a late scratch for Monday's 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh. He has accounted for six goals, 28 points, 74 shots on net and 17 blocked shots over 28 outings this season. Ryan Hartman is projected to remain on the second line in Zuccarello's absence.
DECEMBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Vinnie Hinostroza - Dropped to minorsHinostroza was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.
ImpactThe decision to demote Hinostroza could be an indication that Matt Nieto (lower body) will be ready to come off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Carolina. In 13 games this season, the 29-year-old Hinostroza has tallied just three points while averaging 9:53 of ice time. Even with Bryan Rust (upper body) on LTIR, the Pens seem to be looking for solutions other than Hinostroza.
DECEMBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Wild take on the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins

The Minnesota Wild take on the top team in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins
DECEMBER 19, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jake Middleton - Nets goal MondayMiddleton recorded a goal in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday.
ImpactMiddleton brought his seven-game scoring slump to an end. He has five goals and 11 points in 29 contests this season. The 27-year-old is an important part of the Wild's defense -- he entered Monday's action averaging 19:32 of ice time in 2023-24 -- but Middleton shouldn't be counted on to make regular offensive contributions.
DECEMBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Vinni Lettieri - Provides third goal of 2023-24Lettieri netted a goal in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday.
ImpactMinnesota clawed back from a 3-0 deficit, and Lettieri contributed to that effort when he found the back of the net at 5:33 of the third period to tie the contest at 3-3. The Wild still lost, but at least it was a good showing from the 28-year-old, who needs to take advantage of every opportunity he can get. Lettieri, who entered Monday's action averaging 10:43 of ice time in 2023-24, has three goals and four points in 14 contests. He's also spent time with AHL Iowa this season, providing four goals and eight points in 10 games at that level, and even when he is with Minnesota, the forward sometimes serves as a healthy scratch.
DECEMBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ryan Hartman - Scores in loss to PenguinsHartman found the back of the net in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday.
ImpactHartman brought his 14-game goal-scoring drought to an end. Despite that prolonged slump, his marker Monday, which came late in the second period to narrow Pittsburgh's lead to 3-1, was his eighth in 26 contests this season. Most of Hartman's success is thanks to a stretch from Oct. 24-Nov. 4 in which he had six goals in six contests. In addition to his eight tallies in 2023-24, the 29-year-old also has six assists, 57 shots and 22 PIM.
DECEMBER 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE