STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Dustin Brown, Kings: Heavy-hitting captain was physical and scored a goal.
2. Jack Johnson, Kings: One assist, plus-2.
3. Colin Fraser, Kings: Scored his first goal in his second game as a King and had five hits.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Goals allowed during Wild's recent five-game win streak, contrasted with five Saturday.
4 Even-strength goals vs. Kings after allowing seven in first seven road games.
1 Goal by Mikko Koivu in 16 games this season.
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