A shoulder injury sidelines veteran Mats Zuccarello just three games into the season, forcing Los Angeles to lean on AHL standout Jared Wright for crucial offensive depth.
Los Angeles Kings forward Mats Zuccarello is considered week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury, according to NHL.com's Status Report. The 39-year-old offseason addition missed two days of practice following the setback, adding early complications to the start of the 2026-27 NHL campaign.
The injury comes amid a difficult opening stretch for the Los Angeles Kings, who have started the season winless with a 0-2-2 record. Following their recent 2-1 overtime defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, the team now faces playing extended time without their key veteran addition.
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