STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: Made 22 of his 29 saves in the first two periods for his fifth shutout this season.
2. Zach Parise, Wild: Scored two goals on seven shots. Attempted 11 shots, had three takeaways.
3. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Scored a shorthanded empty-netter and had an assist; flying all game.
BY THE NUMBERS
100 Games with the Wild for Dubnyk.
100 Career assists for Granlund.
400 Career points for Ryan Suter.
68 Goals by the Wild in interim coach John Torchetti's 21 games (14-6-1 Wild record).
8 Games in point streak for Erik Haula.
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