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GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Pavol Demitra, Wild: The winning goal, one assist, tons of effort and won 10 of 15 faceoffs.
2. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: OK, one goal that won't go on his résumé, but he made 28 saves, including a highlight-reel glove save on Cody McCormick.
3. Nick Schultz, Wild: Two assists, three hits, four blocked shots.
BY THE NUMBERS
58 Wins in Mikko Koivu's past 88 faceoffs (.659).
37 Wild shots, tying a season high.
20-0 The Wild's record when leading after two periods.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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