wild/nhl

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh: Became the third opposing player to score four points vs. the Wild at Xcel as he extended his point streak to 10 games.

2. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh: Russian star scored two goals and had an assist.

3. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Had two assists, eight shots and was a plus-2.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 Goals allowed by the Wild after allowing four in its previous four home games, all victories.

12 Consecutive October home victories until Tuesday for the Wild.

MICHAEL RUSSO