Jason Zucker Fantasy Hockey News
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Starting to heat up
Jason Zucker scored a goal on three shots and added a pair of hits Monday in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers.Zucker opened the scoring 9:05 into the game when he reeled in a carom off the end boards and tucked it into the open side of the net before Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin could recover. It was the third goal in four games for Zucker.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Opens scoring on road
Jason Zucker scored a goal on three shots while handing out five hits in a 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.Zucker scored on a deflection to cap off a 3-on-2 rush, staking the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 1-0 lead 7:39 into the game. The goal was his second in the last three games after he had collected just a single assist through his first six outings of the year. The 29-year-old has reached the 20-goal plateau in five of his last six seasons and scored six goals in 15 games after being acquired by Pittsburgh at last year’s trade deadline.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Two points in OT loss
Jason Zucker scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.Both Pittsburgh goals came in the third period as the team rallied from a 2-0 deficit to earn a point, with Zucker leading the way. The veteran winger managed only one assist through the first six games this season, but he appears to have regained his spot on Evgeni Malkin’s line and could be poised for a hot streak as a result.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Goals in consecutive games
Jason Zucker potted a power-play goal on five shots in Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.Zucker has tallied in consecutive games. The California native has added 11 shots in three contests during the series in his second-line role alongside Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Tallies game-winner Monday
Jason Zucker netted a goal in Monday’s 3-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.Zucker tapped in a cross-crease pass from Conor Sheary in the third period. The tally gave the Pittsburgh Penguins some breathing room, as it extended the lead to 2-0. Zucker had 12 points in 15 games after being traded from Minnesota to Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old winger is capable of producing solid offense in a top-six role.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Bags goal in loss
Jason Zucker scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday’s exhibition matchup with the Flyers.Zucker picked up a rebound in front of the crease to tie the game and force overtime. Originally brought in to play on the wing with Sidney Crosby, Zucker is set to join Evgeni Malkin on the second line instead now that Jake Guetnzel is healthy. Still, playing with either of the Pens’ world-class centers will give Zucker plenty of chances to find the back of the net during the postseason.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Three-point performance in win
Jason Zucker scored a goal and two assists in Tuesday’s 7-3 win over the Senators.He continues to thrive alongside Sidney Crosby. Zucker has racked up six goals and 10 points over the last 10 games, and while he might not stay hot enough to match his career-best campaign from 2017-18 (33 goals, 64 points), the 28-year-old figures to be very productive down the stretch.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Tallies both goals in loss
Jason Zucker scored two goals — one on the power play — in Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Ducks.Zucker was good, but his teammates didn’t add anything to the offense. He’s racked up five goals and two helpers in nine games since he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Wild. The 28-year-old winger is up to 19 tallies, 36 points, 100 shots and a minus-4 rating in 54 contests this year.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Scores goal in win
Jason Zucker scored a power-play goal on six shots against Toronto on Tuesday.Zucker has been on a tear since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, as he is riding a three-game point streak during which he’s registered three goals, one helper and nine shots. Paired up on the top line with Sidney Crosby, the 27-year-old Zucker should be a near lock to reach the 40-point mark for the fourth straight year.
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Penguins’ Jason Zucker: Grabs assist Sunday
Jason Zucker recorded an assist in Sunday’s 5-1 win over Detroit.In just three games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Zucker has already racked up two goals, one helper and eight shots while averaging 17:14 of ice time. As long as the 27-year-old continues to feature on the top line with Sidney Crosby, he will be an elite fantasy option the rest of the way.
