NEWS
5:11 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
9:49 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) sustained an undisclosed injury against the Flames on Monday and "will miss some time," according to head coach Lindy Ruff, per WGR Sports Radio 550.
6:49 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a power-play goal in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Jets.
12:05 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a power-play goal, put two shots on goal and served two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Jets.
9:21 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) recorded a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
12:26 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) had one goal, two assists, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.
12:19 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (illness) was activated off injured reserve on Friday.
10:51 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Zucker (illness) will be available for Friday's game against Chicago, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
11:05 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Zucker (illness) could return to game action by this weekend, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
12:25 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) is dealing with a severe viral issue and has no timeline for his return to the lineup, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News on Monday.
10:57 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (illness) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
12:31 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (illness) is unlikely to play against Utah on Tuesday, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
11:46 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (upper body) is expected to be good to go for Friday's game against the Maple Leafs.
10:40 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored two power-play goals, one the game-winner, in Wednesday's 8-4 victory over the Senators.
12:05 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.
4:02 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Bruins.
1:37 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Capitals.
12:17 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (personal) rejoined the team for Friday's practice session, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
11:44 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (personal) won't play against Pittsburgh on Thursday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
11:50 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) is slated to rejoin the lineup ahead of Monday's tilt against Edmonton, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
5:46 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) won't play against Florida on Saturday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
10:56 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension Friday, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.
12:13 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) hasn't seen much progress in his recovery and will be sidelined again versus Tampa on Thursday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
6:36 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
6:47 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) will not be available Monday against the Canadiens, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
11:40 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) will not play Saturday against Montreal, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
6:34 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) is set to miss Thursday's game against Carolina, according Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
11:41 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Hurricanes, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
6:42 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) is expected to play against Anaheim on Tuesday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
12:12 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) had a maintenance day during Monday's practice session, and the team will wait until after Tuesday's morning skate to determine whether he can play in that evening's matchup against Anaheim, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
11:49 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) picked up three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 8-2 rout over the Rangers.
10:51 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) picked up two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Columbus.
12:57 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Predators.
3:40 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (illness) is good to play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
4:13 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's road matchup against the Oilers, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
2:17 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (illness) will miss Thursday's clash against Calgary, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
3:14 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) is under the weather and is questionable for Tuesday's tilt versus Vancouver, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
1:53 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a power-play goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Kraken.
1:50 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) recorded three goals, including two on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
9:54 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a power-play goal in Monday's 7-1 win over the Islanders.
2:32 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) registered a power-play assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.
10:42 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored two goals and added an assist in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
1:12 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
1:58 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers.
12:18 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) found the back of the net and added an assist in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.
1:18 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
1:29 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
9:53 AM - Jason Zucker (Buf) picked up two assists in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins.
1:40 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Sabres on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
12:33 PM - Jason Zucker (Nsh) was traded to the Predators from the Coyotes on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. In exchange, Arizona gets a 2024 sixth-round pick, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.
1:22 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) (not injury related) won't play Thursday against Minnesota because of trade-related reasons, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.
5:11 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) (not injured related) won't play Tuesday against Chicago because of trade interest from other teams, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
9:38 AM - Jason Zucker (Ari) scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
2:13 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Canucks.
12:54 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild.
9:10 AM - Jason Zucker (Ari) has served his three-match suspension and will be available versus the Flames on Thursday.
2:42 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday.
10:17 AM - Jason Zucker (Ari) notched a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Avalanche.
1:34 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
10:26 AM - Jason Zucker (Ari) logged a goal, an assist and six shots in Monday's 6-0 win over the Capitals.
1:43 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Blues.
11:05 AM - Jason Zucker (Ari) scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
2:24 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to the NHL media site.
10:10 AM - Jason Zucker (Ari) tallied a goal on a team-high seven shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Blues.
3:03 PM - Jason Zucker (Ari) agreed to a one-year, $5.3 million contract with Arizona on Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
7:10 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (undisclosed) is regarded as a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against Dallas.
11:45 AM - Jason Zucker (Pit) scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Predators.
11:27 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) provided a goal in Pittsburgh's 4-1 win against Ottawa on Friday.
10:33 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Canucks.
10:50 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) scored a goal and added five hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.
10:44 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) scored twice in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Detroit.
6:36 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.
11:48 AM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) was labeled a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Rangers, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
1:28 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) took the ice for a portion of Monday's practice. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He participated today. We'll see how he responds. His status hasn't changed at this point, but obviously it's a great first step," per Pens Inside Scoop.
1:41 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
10:42 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) scored a goal on five shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Capitals.
9:41 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (undisclosed) will play Saturday against Seattle.
8:13 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Seattle.
3:52 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (undisclosed) will not play in Vancouver on Friday, according to Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
7:08 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday versus the Flames.
10:36 AM - Jason Zucker (Pit) recorded seven hits and three shots in 13:11 of ice time against the Rangers in game 3 on Saturday.
6:42 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) participate in line rushes during warmups, indicating he'll play in Saturday's Game 3 versus the Rangers, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
6:43 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) did not take line rushes in warmups, which suggests he won't play in Thursday's Game 2 versus the Rangers, Jon Lane of NHL.com reports.
12:26 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers on Thursday.
12:21 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) won't be available against the Rangers for Game 1 on Tuesday but hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2.
1:01 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) took the ice for a solo skate Monday and may be ahead of schedule. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "It's real significant. The fact that he's on the ice is a big step. We'll go from there, but we're certainly encouraged," Pens Inside Scoop reports.
3:15 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) is considered day-to-day but won't be available "early in Round 1," Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
12:11 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) lower-body injury is still being assessed by the Penguins' medical staff, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports, effectively ruling him out versus Columbus on Friday.
8:20 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) is being evaluated from a lower-body injury after leaving Tuesday's game versus the Oilers, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
12:27 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (illness) will play Saturday against Detroit.
1:28 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Washington.
6:33 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) will travel with the Penguins ahead of their game Thursday versus the Rangers.
1:15 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) is still without a clear recovery timeline and won't be available against Colorado on Tuesday. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "Our doctors are continuing to consult with one another, but having said that, his response over the last few days has been encouraging. He has been on the ice the past few days... We still don't have definitive answers from our medical staff."
2:31 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) Penguins weren't able to provide an update on Zucker (lower body), who will miss Saturday's game versus Colorado at a minimum, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
11:12 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) was unable to put any weight on his right leg after a collision along the boards in Thursday's game versus the Wild. Head coach Mike Sullivan had no update on his status after the game, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
1:24 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) will be in the lineup versus the Wild on Thursday.
1:44 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) will be a game-time call ahead of Thursday's clash with Minnesota, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:08 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) has been cleared for contact and could be an option against Minnesota on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
1:11 PM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) took the ice with his teammates Friday for the first time since suffering his lower-body injury, albeit in a non-contact sweater, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
11:51 AM - Jason Zucker (Pit) (lower body) participated in Monday's morning skate, per Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com.
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