GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Jonathan Toews, Blackhawks: Captain, one game after three points in St. Paul, scored three goals and had two assists.
2. Nick Schmaltz, Blackhawks: Scored a goal and had two assists and was plus-5, along with Toews and Richard Panik.
3. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Leading scorer had two power-play goals.
BY THE NUMBERS
-4 Matt Dumba's plus-minus in return from missing four games to injury.
41 Points in the past 34 games for Granlund.
37 Points in 35 career games vs. Minnesota for Toews.
22-6-2 The Wild's record when it scores a power-play goal (two Tuesday).
MICHAEL RUSSO
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