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STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Playing his 200th game, he scored one goal, assisted on another, took five shots and won 15 of 23 faceoffs.
2. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: Goalie improved to 8-1-4 in his past 14 starts with 28 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and ninth of his career.
3. Marian Gaborik, Wild: Two assists give him 78 points, one from Brian Rolston's team record.
BY THE NUMBERS
2 Regulation losses in 24 all-time March/April decisions for Backstrom (16-2-6)
31 Victories for Backstrom, a single-season franchise record
18 Power-play points by Brent Burns, tying Kurtis Foster's team record for defensemen
6-11-4 Roberto Luongo's all-time record against the Wild. He also has a 2.95 goals-against average and .892 save percentage against Minnesota.
MICHAEL RUSSO
