GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Steve Mason, Blue Jackets: Winless since Dec. 29, the now-backup for Columbus made 34 saves -- 15 in the third.
2. R.J. Umberger, Blue Jackets: Scored twice, including the winner one shift after getting hit in the mouth.
3. Marek Zidlicky, Wild: Solid defensively, four shots, one assist.
BY THE NUMBERS
2.18 Goals per game for the Wild, 29th in the NHL.
5 Regulation victories in Minnesota in 22 tries for Columbus.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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