GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Kyle Palmieri, Devils: Scored tying goal in the third and had an assist.

2. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: Scored a beautiful goal and assisted on Erik Haula's goal.

3. Nino Niederreiter, Wild: Assist, seven shots on goal.

By the NUMBERS

78 Multi-assist games for Mikko Koivu.

22 Points in the past 19 games for Mikael Granlund.

12 Times, in the past 15 games, that Wild has at least one power-play goal.

17-5-4 The Wild's record when it scores first.

MICHAEL RUSSO