GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: The defenseman recorded his first career hat trick.
2. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers: The winger had two goals and an assist.
3. Kevin Fiala, Wild: Scored his seventh goal in nine games.
BY THE NUMBERS
10 Multi-point games this season for defenseman Ryan Suter, a team high, after his two-assist effort.
17 First-period shots by the Wild, the most in a road period this season.
26 Blocked shots by the Wild, a season high.
SARAH McLELLAN
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