Parise not expected to return to Wild this week

Zach Parise's on the mend, but don't expect him back in the lineup this week.

The Minnesota Wild forward continues to be sidelined with a knee sprain, though he did skate Saturday with his teammates in practice.

Head coach Mike Yeo said Monday that Parise is still not 100 percent, which was evident at Saturday's skate, and that the winger's doubtful for the three games remaining on the Wild's homestand.

Minnesota hosts the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, and the Dallas Stars on Saturday.

Parise has seven goals and two assists in 12 games. He hasn't played since sustaining his injury on Nov. 5. Minnesota's 4-2-1 without him.