Game 5 recap: Wild at St. Louis

April 25, 2015 at 6:08AM
Minnesota Wild's Marco Scandella, right, is congratulated by teammate Jason Pominville after scoring during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Friday, April 24, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Marco Scandella, right, stood ready for congratulations from Jason Pominville after scoring in the first period. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: Two nights after his worst loss with the Wild, the Vezina Trophy finalist made 36 saves.

2. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Captain scored a power-play goal, won 14 faceoffs and was a workhorse in all zones.

3. Alex Steen, Blues: Four shots, 10 attempted, assist on St. Louis' lone goal.

By the NUMBERS

4-for-11 Wild on the power play this series.

5 Streak of Game 5 losses ended by the Wild.

12-1-2 Wild's record after a Dubnyk loss.

6 Goals in the series for Vladimir Tarasenko.

12 Streak of consecutive starts of two or fewer goals allowed by Jake Allen stopped.

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2-1 Blues' record when scoring first this series (first loss Friday).

3 Game-winning goals in playoff games for Nino Niederreiter, most in Wild history.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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