Game Recap
Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Jonas Brodin, Wild: Taking much of Ryan Suter's role, he was solid throughout; plus-2, three shots.
2. Christian Folin, Wild: Paired with Brodin in his first game since his recall, plus-2, two shots, an assist and drawn major.
3. Jason Zucker, Wild: Scored his 10th goal 19 seconds in and had a game-high five shots; he has five goals in the past seven games.
By the numbers
12 Goals, along with 34 points, in 53 games for Jason Pominville vs. his hometown Canadiens. He scored one goal Wednesday.
9 Points in eight games since Zach Parise returned from a concussion. He had one assist Wednesday.
796-612 The Wild's shot advantage this season. The team has been outshot only twice in 24 games.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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