Parise is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and won't play Thursday against the Flyers, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parise didn't travel to Philadelphia with his teammates for Thursday's road contest, and reportedly could be in danger of missing Friday's matchup with Washington as well. Parise's owners will hope that he doesn't miss too much time, as he's played well of late, notching eight points (one goals, seven assists) in his last nine games. Expect an update on the former first-round pick's status ahead of Friday evening's game against the Capitals.

Parise recorded two assists while skating 15:06 in Minnesota's 5-3 win over the Flames on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Parise took advantage of a good matchup to stay hot, and now has a goal and six assists in his last six games following a four-game pointless skid. The veteran forward played under 16 minutes for the second consecutive game, but his output hasn't dipped despite the slight reduction in ice time.

Parise recorded three helpers in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Parise now has points in three straight, totaling five in that timespan. The 31-year-old may have had his highest assist total of the season, but he's been prone to dry spells this year, making it tough to trust the winger on a nightly basis. Still, the uptick in production should not be ignored.

Parise scored the game's first goal Thursday on the road against the Kings, and the power-play tally held up as the game-winner.

EDGE Analysis

That's the beauty of shutouts. Parise had been scoreless with a minus-5 rating over the last four games, so this was a much-needed change in fortune for the veteran winger. With 28 points in 38 games he's still not quite living up to expectations, but Parise's as good a bet as anyone to go on a big second-half run.

Parise posted a hat trick on four shots to go with a plus-4 rating Tuesday in a win over Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Sure, one was an empty-netter, but that's taking nothing away from Parise. He needed a result like this, having managed just two helpers and a minus-4 rating in his prior six outings. A propensity for missing time to health issues is the only thing standing between Parise and the NHL's offensive leaderboards.

Parise had two shots on goal in 24:03 of ice time in Saturday's shootout loss to Tampa Bay. Parise returned after missing one game due to a sore right knee, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "At this point, it's up to me knowing whether it's safe or not," he said.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild before hadn't disclosed his injury, but now it's clear he had aggravated his right knee injury. Parise missed eight games in November due to a sprained MCL in his right knee. It sounds like his knee injury could continue to be an issue this season.

Parise (undisclosed) will play Saturday against the Lightning, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Parise will return Saturday after missing Thursday's game due to "maintenance as much as anything," according to coach Mike Yeo. Parise chipped in two assists in Monday's win over Detroit, giving him 11 assists and 22 total points for the season.

Parise (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game, indicating he will play against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The team has not formally confirmed Parise's status, but this is a positive sign that he will indeed suit up after missing Thursday's game. While the exact nature of his ailment remains uncertain, coach Mike Yeo suggested Parise's absence Thursday was due to "maintenance as much as anything." Saturday's game is the first of a back-to-back set for Minnesota.

Parise (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Saturday night's road match against the Lightning, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Parise traveled with the team ahead of a New Year's Eve game against the Blues, though he did not end up playing in that one. It appears that the Wild will see how he responds to pre-game warmups Saturday. If he's unable to go, Parise's next chance to lace his skates for a game would be Sunday versus the Panthers.

Coach Mike Yeo indicated that Parise won't play Thursday against the Blues because of "maintenance as much as anything," Anthony LaPanta of Fox Sports North reports.

EDGE Analysis

It doesn't sound as though Parise's injury is overly serious, and he did travel with the team, but it will hold him out through Thursday at a minimum. The star winger did leave practice early Sunday due to a minor issue, but played Monday and there's no indication the absence is related. Parise's next chance to play now comes Saturday against the Lightning.