Game recap
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Mikael Backlund, Flames: Scored a shorthanded goal in the third period and the winning goal with 2:35 left in overtime.
2. Matt Cooke, Wild: Scored 15th career shorthanded goal and was plus-2.
3. Chris Butler, Flames: Defenseman had two assists, was plus-1 and was physical throughout.
By the numbers
10 Consecutive starts (a rookie team goalie record), along with 13 games played for Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper.
143 Power-play goals for Dany Heatley, first in the NHL since 2001.
MICHAEL RUSSO
