GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Joel Ward, Predators: Scored the winning goal 3:13 into the game, had an assist and six shots.

2. Martin Erat, Predators: Skilled winger had a goal and an assist.

3. David Legwand, Predators: Nashville lifer assisted on two goals.

BY THE NUMBERS

10 Minor penalties the past 11 games for Brent Burns.

13-2 Predators' goal margin in the past nine periods vs. Minnesota.

60 Times in 68 games the Wild's been outshot (32-23-5).

MICHAEL RUSSO