STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Marco Scandella, Wild: Assisted on Justin Fontaine's goal and attempted eight shots on goal.

2. Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche: Kept the game scoreless as long as possible, making 41 saves.

3. Jason Pominville, Wild: Scored an empty-net goal and had six shots.

BY THE NUMBERS

20 Saves by Devan Dubnyk and Darcy Kuemper for a "team shutout," the Wild's fifth this season.

72-36 The Wild's advantage in shot attempts.

MICHAEL RUSSO