Recap: Vancouver 3, Wild 2

Last update: November 20, 2008 - 11:28 PM

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Pavol Demitra, Canucks: Scored the tying goal and assisted on Daniel Sedin's winner.

2. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Scored two goals, including his third career shorthanded goal, had six shots and won 13 of 18 faceoffs.

3. Cal Clutterbuck, Wild: Eight hits (59 in 15 games), three shots in less than 10 minutes of ice time.

BY THE NUMBERS

17-2-5 Niklas Backstrom's career home record against Northwest Division opponents.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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