Game recap
Star Tribune’s three stars
1. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: The Calgary native improved to 7-5-3 all-time vs. the Flames with 30 saves and his second shutout in six Wild starts.
2. Marco Scandella, Wild: Was outstanding all night and rarely lost a battle in the defensive zone.
3. Jonas Hiller, Flames: Wild could have won a lot bigger than 1-0 if not for his 31 saves.
By the numbers
16 All-time Wild 1-0 victories.
7 20-goal seasons for
Zach Parise.
300 Career assists for Thomas Vanek.
0 Goals in nine games, one in the past 15 for Jason Pominville (six shots).
MICHAEL RUSSO
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