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Wild's Zach Parise: Out 6-to-8 weeks

Given Parise's recovery timeline, the Wild will likely have to make it to the Wastern Conference finals -- or perhaps even the Stanley Cup Finals -- in order for him to return this season. Already trailing 2-1 in its first-round series, Minnesota will struggle to replace the winger, who has tallied a goal in each of the first three contests. Jordan Greenway could be in line for a significant uptick in ice time, while Tyler Ennis will slot into the lineup with Parise out.

Wild's Zach Parise: Scores power-play goal in loss

Parise's goal was a small silver lining in a game Winnipeg dominated from start to finish. The Wild simply aren't getting enough pucks to the net to bother Connor Hellebuyck, and by the time Parise took his only shot of the game, it was too late to matter. As good as Parise can be when he's on his game, the Jets' domination in Manitoba makes the wing a risky play as the series moves to Minnesota, given that the Wild just aren't giving themselves enough opportunities at the net.

Wild's Zach Parise: Missing final regular-season game to rest

Given Parise's checkered injury history, it's no surprise that Minnesota will sit him for the finale. The proven playmaker averaged 17:04 of ice time and played in 42 straight contests after returning from back surgery Jan 2. He finishes with 15 goals and nine assists, but the man-advantage production was scant as he only lit the lamp twice to supplement an assist in that special teams situation.

Wild's Zach Parise: Lights lamp twice Monday

He also chipped in four shots, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating. Parise took some time shaking off his rust after missing the first half of the season, but he's in a groove with the playoffs on the horizon -- the 33-year-old is working on a seven-game point streak, racking up seven goals and nine points over that stretch.

Wild's Zach Parise: Scores in third straight

This was the third straight game Parise found the back of the net, and he's now up to 12 goals and three assists through 16 games dating back to March 1. The veteran winger will need to continue frequenting the scoresheet for Minnesota to make noise in the playoffs. The Wild are going to be significant underdogs in Round 1 with Ryan Suter (leg) already ruled out for the postseason.