Wild game recap

Last update: March 30, 2008 - 9:15 PM

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Marian Gaborik, Wild: Two goals, including his third OT winner of the season, to hit the 40-goal and 80-point mark (both franchise records) for the first time.

2. Mikko Koivu, Wild: One assist, four shots, tremendous two-way play and 10 of 14 faceoff wins.

3. Brian Rolston, Wild: Third consecutive 30-goal season and an assist to give him 13 points in 13 games.

BY THE NUMBERS

5-0 Niklas Backstrom's record in his past five home starts, with a 0.79 goals-against average and .972 save percentage.

19 Power-play points for Brent Burns, a Wild record for defensemen.

499 Regular-season wins for Jacques Lemaire, 12th all-time.

77 Games for James Sheppard, a Wild rookie record

MICHAEL RUSSO

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