GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Brooks Orpik, Capitals: Defenseman scored a goal, was credited with eight hits and blocked five shots.

2. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Tied a career high with a game-high seven shots.

3. Nicklas Backstrom, Capitals: Assisted on two goals and had three blocked shots.

BY THE NUMBERS

743 Games for Mikko Koivu, tying Nick Schultz's Wild record.

MICHAEL RUSSO