Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Andrej Sekera (above), Sabres: Defenseman recorded his fifth straight two-point game.
2. Warren Peters, Wild: Houston call-up had third career goal, five hits, four shots and won six of seven faceoffs.
3. Jhonas Enroth, Sabres: Playing in place of Ryan Miller, he made 24 saves for his 4th NHL win (all in OT/shootouts).

By the numbers
500 Games for Marek Zidlicky (first goal since Dec. 12).
9 Points in nine games for Pierre-Marc Bouchard.

MICHAEL RUSSO