GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Jordan Eberle, Oilers: Often-overshadowed young gun had two assists, two shots and three hits.
2. Nikolai Khabibulin, Oilers: He made 30 saves, including five on Dany Heatley shots.
3. Matt Cullen, Wild: Six shots and won 10 of 13 faceoffs.
BY THE NUMBERS
40 Points in 41 games vs. Edmonton for Pierre-Marc Bouchard, who scored a goal.
7-3-1 The Wild's record in its annual Black Friday home game.
4 Games in a row with a point for Mikko Koivu.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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