GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE's THREE STARS
1. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: Rebounded from being pulled Friday against Edmonton by making 15 of 29 saves in the third period.
2. Ryan Suter, Wild: Logged a career-high 32 minutes, 54 seconds, was plus-2 and blocked four shots.
3. Devin Setoguchi, Wild: Ended a 14-game goal drought with his first since March 29 (power-play winner).
By the NUMBERS
11-2-1 Backstrom's record at Colorado.
22-3-4 Record for Backstrom in first starts after being pulled.
12-2-2 Wild's record past 16 games at Colorado.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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