GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Darcy Kuemper, Wild: The young goalie stuffed the Stanley Cup champions, making 33 saves and giving up a goal only when the Blackhawks went to an extra skater in the final moments.
2. Jason Pominville, Wild: Scored the team's first goal, his 20th of the season.
3. Matt Cooke, Wild: Scored the Wild's other goal.
NUMBERS
3 Wild victories in the past four games.
31.2 Seconds left when Kuemper lost his shutout.
6 Chicago losses on the road this season.
5-2 Kuemper's record since being recalled from Iowa on Jan. 2.
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