GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: Two wins in two starts; 25 saves, and he stopped all 11 shots he saw in a one-goal game in the third period.
2. Marco Scandella, Wild: After missing five games and not practicing, he returned to play his 200th game and was plus-3 in 24:48 of ice time.
3. Mike Smith, Coyotes: Dubnyk's former partner made 30 saves and stopped several dangerous chances.
By the NUMBERS
7-1-1 Wild record on Hockey Day Minnesota (six straight wins).
1 Assist for Dubnyk, the second of his career and the first by a Wild goalie since Dec. 2, 2011.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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