Stars and strugglers
Key stats for players involved in at least two of the three playoff series between the Wild and Blackhawks:
BLACKHAWKS
Winger Marian Hossa: 14 games, 17 points, plus-11
Defenseman Duncan Keith: 14 games, nine points, plus-10
Winger Patrick Sharp: 14 games, 15 points, plus-9
Winger Patrick Kane: 14 games, 13 points, plus-5
Winger Bryan Bickell: 14 games, 10 points, plus-5
WILD
Defenseman Ryan Suter: 14 games, four assists, minus-13
Center Mikko Koivu: 14 games, two assists, minus-12
Winger Zach Parise: 14 games, seven points, minus-11
Center Charlie Coyle: 14 games, four assists, minus-9
Winger Jason Pominville: 11 games, four points, minus-4
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