The Rangers are 1-1-1 in three games against Pittsburgh this season, most recently dropping a 5-2 decision on the road on Jan. 14. Zuccarello and David Desharnais lead the Blueshirts with three points in the season series.
The Penguins have won six of their last 10 and are in a dogfight for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division, a point behind Washington and three up on the Flyers. They're coming off a 3-1 win on Sunday over the Dallas Stars.
Evgeni Malkin leads the club with 87 points, one behind Tampa's Nikita Kucherov for the most in the NHL, while his 39 goals are third overall. Winger Phil Kessel has 78 points followed by Sidney Crosby's 76, including a team-high 53 helpers.
With No. 1 goaltender Matt Murray sidelined with a concussion, it's been rookie Casey DeSmith and Tristan Jarry splitting time in goal. DeSmith was victorious in his last start against the Stars, while Jarry has wins in three of his last four starts.