GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Kyle Palmieri, Ducks: Second career two-goal game for the 22-year-old.
2. Francois Beauchemin, Ducks: Neutralized the Wild's first line and had six shots and three hits.
3. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: Victimized all night by shoddy defense, he made 28 saves.
BY THE NUMBERS
0 Shots for Zach Parise, Mikko Koivu and Dany Heatley until 4:14 remained.
6 Points from Bobby Ryan and Teemu Selanne (one goal, five assists).
MICHAEL RUSSO
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