GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Erik Haula, Wild: Hustled all night and scored the first winning goal of his career to extend point streak to three games.
2. Cody McCormick, Wild: Scratched the previous two games, he had his first goal and assist for the Wild.
3. Ilya Bryzgalov: Improved to 5-0-3 with the Wild. He made 20 saves for his second shutout with the Wild and the 33rd of his career.
By the numbers
501 Points for Zach Parise in 613 games (two assists Saturday).
115 Multipoint games for Parise (12 this season).
13 Points in the past 10 games for Mikko Koivu (goal Saturday).
9 Points in the past eight games for Charlie Coyle (two assists Saturday).
MICHAEL RUSSO
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