GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Ryan O'Reilly, Blues: The captain scored the decisive goal in overtime.
2. Mike Hoffman, Blues: The winger had two goals, including the tying goal in the final minute of regulation.
3. Nico Sturm, Wild: The center scored the Wild's first goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Power-play goal by the Wild, its ninth over the past six games.
1 Assist for Joseph Cramarossa, his first point with the Wild.
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