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