GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Anders Lee, Islanders: Big horse of a forward scored a goal, set a screen on the winner and had five shots.
2. John Tavares, Islanders: Goal, assist, plus-2, six shots, 11 attempts, three takeaways.
3. Charlie Coyle, Wild: Extended his career-best goal streak to four games; 14 now on the season
BY THE NUMBERS
16 Games in goal drought ended by Jason Pominville.
35 Games in assist drought ended by Jason Zucker.
7 Minnesotans (four Isles, three Wild) in Tuesday's game.
799 Games for Ryan Suter.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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