Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Ben Scrivens, Oilers: Denied all 28 shots he saw in the second and third periods in a 33-save effort.
2. Benoit Pouliot, Oilers: Former Wild first-round pick scored two first-period goals.
3. Jordan Eberle, Oilers: Skilled winger assisted on both Pouliot goals and had three shots.
By the numbers
2 1st-period goals allowed by the Wild after 6 in the previous 17 firsts.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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