But the outburst has not generated much self-analysis from Zuccarello.

“I’m the same player and the same guy who went those first seven games with no points,” said the soft-spoken Zuccarello, 26, who signed with the Rangers four years ago after impressing them with strong play for Norway at the 2010 Winter Olympics. “Things are going better for the team, so you play better and score more. That’s how I see it.”

Despite his lack of size, Zuccarello is easy to spot, with his long, shaggy hair peeking out from under his helmet as he cruises the ice with an extra-long left-handed stick. Still, Zuccarello showed his stealth in a home game against the Dallas Stars last Friday, when he cradled the puck near the right boards before spotting his linemate Derick Brassard high in the slot. In a flash, the puck was on Brassard’s stick and then in the net.

“It’s tough to find him sometimes because he’s hiding behind somebody in the corner,” said Brassard, a center. “I’m always looking for him, but he has a way of just finding me. Mats plays bigger than his size, that’s for sure.”

Earlier this season, Zuccarello was on a line with center Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider. The three did well, combining Zuccarello’s and Stepan’s speed and savvy with Kreider’s size and power. After Rick Nash and Ryan Callahan returned from injuries, lines were reshuffled, and Zuccarello joined Brassard and Benoit Pouliot.

Besides increasing his recognition on Broadway, Zuccarello will again have the chance to represent his country, as the only N.H.L. player on Norway’s roster for the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.