GAME RECAP
Star Tribune’s Three Stars
1. John Klingberg, Stars: The defenseman scored and added an assist.
2. Kari Lehtonen, Stars: The goaltender made 33 saves.
3. Tyler Seguin, Stars: The center tallied his 40th goal of the season and had an assist.
By the numbers
0 Points for the Wild for the first time since March 13.
1 Shorthanded goal by the Stars.
3 Goals for winger Zach Parise in his past two games.
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