Wild-Islanders game recap

October 27, 2017 at 5:54AM

GAME RECAP

Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Eric Staal, Wild: He created two shorthanded goals, scoring one and assisting on Luke Kunin's.

2. Marcus Foligno, Wild: Great effort on the Wild's first goal, fighting for the rebound.

3. Nick Leddy, Islanders: The defenseman from Eden Prairie had a goal and an assist.

By the numbers

18 Career shorthanded goals for Staal, ranking fifth among active players.

2-for-33 Islanders' season success rate on the power play.

6-for-25 Wild's season success rate on the power play.

JOE CHRISTENSEN

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