GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Ryan Suter, Wild: The high-priced defenseman's goal with 54 seconds left in regulation forced overtime.
2. Mikko Koivu, Wild: The team captain set up the tying goal, and scored the winner in overtime.
3. Torrey Mitchell, Wild: Led an inspired fourth line to some strong play, and scored a first-period goal.
By the numbers
7 Length of the Wild winning streak and the Coyotes' losing streak.
12 Consecutive starts for Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, who is second in the NHL with 18 victories.
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