Although he is a little banged up, Kyle Brodziak is hoping to play Sunday against Nashville in the Wild's regular season finale. He hurt himself in Friday's game against the Blues but indicated he felt only a little discomfort and that he thinks he should be good to go Sunday against the Preds. If Brodziak does play, he will have dressed for all 82 of Minnesota's games this season.

Kyle Brodziak scored two goals Thursday night in Minnesota's 4-2 win over St. Louis. He snapped a 17-game goalless drought and an 11-game pointless slump. Brodziak has eight goals and 24 points in 81 games this campaign.

Kyle Brodziak notched a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win against Phoenix. Offense has been hard to come by for Brodziak this year. He has four goals and 13 points in 46 contests. He posted personal bests of 22 goals and 44 points in 2011-12, but that touch has eluded him for the last two seasons.

Kyle Brodziak was awarded his first goal in 31 games Thursday night. He was hauled down by Buffalo defenseman Christian Ehrhoff when the Sabres' net was empty, so he ended up being credited with a goal he desperately needed. Brodziak has three markers and 11 points in 43 contests this year.

Kyle Brodziak has been bumped down to Minnesota's fourth line. Brodziak has just two goals and 10 points in 40 games this season. We wouldn't count on him having any fantasy value in standard leagues.

Kyle Brodziak might serve as a right winger on Friday based on Wednesday's practice lines. That would give Brodziak an opportunity to play with Nino Niederreiter and Mikko Koivu. Brodziak has just two goals and four points in 13 games this season, but he would be worth a closer look if that line ends up sticking together.

Kyle Brodziak had a big fantasy night as a fourth liner Thursday. The center, who had a terrible 2013 season with only eight goals and 12 points in 48 games, had an assist, three hits, three shots on goal and lost only two of nine faceoffs. "I was really happy to see him, the way he was skating, he looked really confident out there, winning his battles," coach Mike Yeo said. "He has to be physical, and he had a couple real good hits and that has to be part of his game. We can only say it so many times, 'Let's hit the reset button and everything,' but we're kidding ourselves if we think it's not in the back of our minds. For him to get off to a good start, I think that really allows him to hit that refresh button and focus on this year now." Don't pick him up yet in fantasy pools as he is still a fourth line player but he could be considered if he moves up the depth chart.

Kyle Brodziak is looking to bounce back after a poor 2013 season. Brodziak had only eight goals and 12 points in 48 games as well as a minus-18 rating during the truncated 2013 season after a 22 goal, 44 point season in 2011-12. Brodziak had pneumonia at the start of last season and never quite recovered but is now healthy heading into 2013-14. "My message to him is he does not need to apologize for last season," coach Mike Yeo said. "Now, are we hoping for a little bit more? For sure we are, there's no question. ... He has a huge role on our team, I think he looks great, he's really taken care of himself and the biggest thing for him and for us right now is just making sure his confidence is high." He played with Matt Cooke and Torrey Mitchell on Friday. Brodziak should return to the 20 goal, 40 point mark this season but your league needs to be deep in order for Brodziak to be selected.

Coach Mike Yeo expects a return to form for Kyle Brodziak. Brodziak had a less than stellar season in 2013 with only eight goals and 12 points in 48 games after a 22 goal, 44 point season in 2011-12. The Wild lost veterans Matt Cullen, Cal Clutterbuck, Devin Setoguchi and Pierre-Marc Bouchard to free agency and trades in the off-season and need Brodziak to get back to the 20 goal mark. We shall see.

Kyle Brodziak scored twice in a 5-3 win against Edmonton. Charlie Coyle, Mikael Granlund, and Zach Parise each scored a goal for the Wild. Jason Pominville and Clayton Stoner each recorded two assists.