STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Claude Giroux, Flyers: Extended his point streak to seven games with a goal on four shots and assist.
2. Luke Schenn, Flyers: Defenseman scored a goal and had four hits.
3. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Scored a goal on a 5-on-3 and drew two penalties.
BY THE NUMBERS
7 game assist streak for Ryan Suter (career-high)
22 assists for Suter (tied for 3rd in the NHL among defensemen)
6 goals scored by Wild in Niklas Backstrom's last eight starts.
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