wild/nhl

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE’S THREE STARS

1. Matt Cullen, Wild: Two assists (16 points in the past 20 games) and seven shots.

2. Ryan Suter, Wild: Three assists and now has 20, second in the NHL among defensemen.

3. P.A. Parenteau, Avalanche: Scored twice.

By the NUMBERS

3 Wild goals, on 19 shots, in the second period (season highs).

6 Consecutive games the Wild has scored first (9-4 this season when scoring first).

MICHAEL RUSSO