GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: Won his second consecutive game with 41 saves and stopped a four-game winless streak in shootouts.

2. Dany Heatley, Wild: Six shots and two assists gives him 14 points in his past 13 games.

3. Sean Bergenheim, Panthers: Tying goal, seven shots and drew two power plays.

BY THE NUMBERS

1-6-1 Wild got its first victory in front end of back-to-backs

26 shootout goals for Erik Christensen; tied teammate Mikko Koivu for sixth all-time

MICHAEL RUSSO