Zach Parise will return to Minnesota's lineup Thursday after missing 14 games with a foot injury. "It felt good again this morning," he said after an optional morning skate. "So I think we're going to give it a shot. I'm excited. It's tough when you're watching the game from the press box for such a long time. So I'm looking forward to playing again." He is going to the start the game on a line with Charlie Coyle and Nino Niederreiter.