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Three Stars
1. Jason Pominville, Wild: Buffalo's former captain scored a goal (second winner in two games vs. old team), had five shots and attempted 10 shots.
2. Ryan Suter, Wild: Point for 10th time in 11 games (two assists), plus-3, four shots, two hits, two blocked shots.
3. Clayton Stoner, Wild: In his first game back from an injury, the big defenseman was a physical force with five hits.
By the numbers
30 game goal drought stopped by Kyle Brodziak (tripped on empty-netter)
17 game point drought snapped for Jason Zucker (goal)
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