GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Radim Vrbata, Coyotes: Scored two goals 2:01 apart early in the third period and was plus-3.

2. Curtis McElhinney, Coyotes: Made 13 of his 29 saves during a third-period pushback by the Wild.

3. Matt Cullen, Wild: Scored the Wild's 14th all-time penalty-shot goal and had two points.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Goals against and penalty that led to a goal for Wild defenseman Greg Zanon.

5-4 Wild's record in its traditional New Year's Eve home game.

MICHAEL RUSSO