GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Goal and two assists for 88th career multi-point game and won 12 of 18 faceoffs.
2. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: Third consecutive strong game. Goal and assist, plus-3.
3. Charlie Coyle, Wild: Rookie's first career multipoint game (1 goal, 1 assist).
BY THE NUMBERS
9 Seconds into the third period that Koivu scored, which tied a team record for fastest to open a period
17-0 Niklas Backstrom's home record vs. Edmonton (24-3-1 overall)
23:35 Oilers span without a shot at one point
0 Shots allowed by the Wild in second period (third time in history)
MICHAEL RUSSO
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Business
Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video
The Seattle Kraken will move their games to an over-the-air broadcaster and have a streaming partnership with Amazon's Prime Video beginning with the 2024-25 season, the team announced Thursday.
Sports
French Open to reveal second retractable roof court at Roland Garros ahead of Olympics
The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, organizers said on Thursday about a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind.
Sports
Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win
The New York Knicks know when it's coming.
Sports
LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall
Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket.
High Schools
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.