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Last update: March 26, 2008 - 9:53 PM

 

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Branko Radivojevic, Wild: First multipoint game since Feb. 8, 2007.

2. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: Aided by four posts, held an Edmonton team that had scored 12 goals in its previous two games to one.

3. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Center had three assists for the third time in his career.

NUMBERS

76 Games James Sheppard has played this season, which ties him with Pascal Dupuis (2001-02 season) for the most by a Wild rookie.

30 Wins this season by Backstrom, which ties him with Manny Fernandez (2005-06) for the team's single-season record.

18-6-1 The Wild in its past 25 games vs. Edmonton.

KENT YOUNGBLOOD

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