GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Jason Zucker, Wild: Scored two, including the go-ahead goal in the second period.
2. Matt Cullen, Wild: NHL's oldest player turned in a goal and assisted on another.
3. Anders Lee, Islanders: Winger from Edina tallied his 30th goal and had an assist.
By the numbers
3 Road wins for the Wild in its past four tries.
5 Second-period goals.
17 Saves by Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk in the third period to hold off the Islanders.
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