Wild release critical update on Mats Zuccarello

For the first time in nine games, the Minnesota Wild will have veteran Mats Zuccarello back into the lineup. The 36 year-old forward has been absent since December 18 when he suffered an upper body injury and landed on Injured Reserve. 

He's been officially activated off of Injured Reserve ahead of tomorrow's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

In 28 games played this season, Zuccarello has scored six goals to go with 22 assists along with a -3 rating. 

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