STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Claude Giroux, Flyers: Extended his point streak to seven games with a goal on four shots and assist.

2. Luke Schenn, Flyers: Defenseman scored a goal and had four hits.

3. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Scored a goal on a 5-on-3 and drew two penalties.

BY THE NUMBERS

7 game assist streak for Ryan Suter (career-high)

22 assists for Suter (tied for 3rd in the NHL among defensemen)

6 goals scored by Wild in Niklas Backstrom's last eight starts.

MICHAEL RUSSO