GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. John Tavares, Islanders: Superstar captain had a power-play goal and power-play assist.
2. Marco Scandella, Wild: Birthday boy (26) assisted on Chris Porter's goal, had two shots and three blocked shots.
3. Jaroslav Halak, Islanders: Stymied a team that had scored 21 goals in the past four games with 30 saves.
BY THE NUMBERS
3-17-6 Wild's record when the opponent scores first (second worst in the NHL)
57 Days since the Wild's last win at Xcel Energy Center
1 Combined shot for Zach Parise, Ryan Suter and Charlie Coyle
22 Blocked shots by the Islanders
MICHAEL RUSSO
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