game recap

star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Corey Crawford, Blackhawks: Was brilliant during a 42-save performance.

2. Jason Zucker, Wild: Team-leading 15th goal (fourth in four games), five shots, three hits.

3. Patrick Kane, Blackhawks: One power-play goal and two assists.

By the numbers

7 Penalty minutes, a career high, for Thomas Vanek (11 in past two games).

7 Shots by Jordan Schroeder in 9:49 of ice time.

10 Game goal drought for Nino Niederreiter.

MICHAEL RUSSO