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Recap: Wild vs. Vancouver

Last update: December 5, 2008 - 11:15 PM

 

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Willie Mitchell, Vancouver: Former Wild defenseman had four shots, three hits, drew two Derek Boogaard minors and was superb defensively.

2. Cory Schneider, Vancouver: Rookie was tested, but he made big saves and 16 in all for his first NHL win.

3. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Scored a goal to extend his point streak to a career-high seven games.

BY THE NUMBERS

8 Goals for Koivu in his past 10 games.

10:05 Ice time, a season high, for Boogaard.

15 Games and zero goals for Henrik Sedin against Niklas Backstrom.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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