GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. James Reimer, Maple Leafs: The rookie goalie recorded his third career shutout and improved to 16-7-4 with 29 saves.
2. Joffrey Lupul, Maple Leafs: Scored the game's first goal and drew two penalties.
3. Mikhail Grabovski, Maple Leafs: Tied Phil Kessel for the Leafs' goal-scoring lead with 28 and had an assist.
BY THE NUMBERS
12-2 Wild's first-period deficit during 0-6-1 streak
3 goal deficit in 5 of 7 games during Wild's slide
7 game winless streak longest for the Wild since 2003-04.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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