Parise not expected to play Thursday vs. Flyers

Zach Parise did not accompany the Minnesota Wild as they embarked on a two-game road swing.

The forward - who has what the team is calling an upper-body ailment - isn't among his teammates as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

After that game, the Wild will travel to Washington to battle the Capitals on Friday.

The Wild are already without forward Jason Zucker, who was placed on injured reserve Thursday due to a concussion.

Parise has 18 goals and 18 assists in 51 games.

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