Parise helps solidify the Wild’s playoff position April 01, 2014

With less than 2 weeks left to play in the season, the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2, Monday, putting them 5 points clear of the Phoenix Coyotes for the last wildcard spot. Zach Parise was named the third star of the game after scoring a goal and an assist in the win. The Minnesota-native has stepped up big in the last five games, scoring five goals and an assist in that period.

For more on the Wild’s win last night, keep reading the startribune.com piece here.