GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Vladimir Tarasenko, Blues: Held without a shot in Game 1, he posted the 13th playoff hat trick in Blues history and first since Mike Sillinger on April 12, 2004, vs. San Jose.

2. Jake Allen, Blues: Recorded his first career playoff win by making 17 of his 24 saves in the final two periods.

3. Zach Parise, Wild: Was the Wild's most physical player with six hits, and he had four shots.

By the NUMBERS

1 Goal for Marco Scandella (11 goals in regular season).

72 Combined hits by the Wild and Blues (36 each).

41 Losses on 70 faceoffs by the Wild.

2-10 Wild on the road in the past three postseasons.

MICHAEL RUSSO