GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Matt Cullen, Wild: The seventh Minnesotan to play 1,000 games, he scored his 192nd career goal (six shots) and his 17th career shootout goal.
2. Cal Clutterbuck, Wild: Second goal in 10 games, and he forced the turnover that led to Cullen's goal.
3. Casey Wellman, Wild: Had his first career two-assist game.
BY THE NUMBERS
26 Shootout goals for Mikko Koivu, sixth all-time.
6 of 12 Wild players who got points didn't play opening night.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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