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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