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Star Tribune's three stars

Last update: March 15, 2008 - 11:37 PM

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Stephane Veilleux and Branko Radivojevic, Wild: No points. Rock-solid on the PK. Shut down the top line.

2. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: Made 24 saves for his third shutout (first since Oct. 10) this season and eighth of his career.

3. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Bounced from line to line, assisted on Brian Rolston's winner, had three shots and won 13 of 19 faceoffs.

BY THE NUMBERS

7 Career 50-point seasons for Rolston

200 Career goals for Wild star Marian Gaborik

3 Goals or fewer for the Wild in 13 consecutive games

MICHAEL RUSSO

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