Recap: Wild 4, Calgary 1

Last update: November 4, 2007 - 12:42 AM

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Marian Gaborik, Wild: After scoring one goal in the first 10 games, Gaborik has three in the past two, including two goals and an assist Saturday in his second game back following a two-game absence because of a groin injury.

2. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: In his return from a groin injury, he made 23 saves to improve to 6-1 with a 1.86 goals against average.

3. Kurtis Foster, Wild: Improving defenseman had a big night with six hits and his first NHL fight with Eric Nystrom.

BY THE NUMBERS

19-0-2 The Wild's record when Gaborik scores three points.

3 Consecutive games with a point (all assists) for Wild defenseman Brent Burns, tying a career high.

7 Goals in the past 10 games for Brian Rolston, who scored on a slapshot only 2:28 into the game.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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