STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Casey DeSmith, Pittsburgh: The goaltender posted 31 saves.

2. Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh: The former Gophers winger had a hand in all three goals, scoring and setting up two others.

3. Mikko Koivu, Wild: The captain chipped in a goal and an assist.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Consecutive goals by the Penguins.

4 Consecutive losses on home ice for the Wild.

59 Career power-play goals for Koivu, which is tied for the most in Wild history.

SARAH McLELLAN