GAME RECAP

 

STAR TRIBUNE’S THREE STARS

1. Darcy Kuemper, Wild: Pulled in four of his past six home starts, he made 34 saves.

2. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Power-play goal, an assist, won 14 faceoffs.

3. Thomas Vanek, Wild: Worked well with Kyle Brodziak and Justin Fontaine, an assist, three shots.

 

By the numbers

16 Wild skaters with a shot

17 game assist drought snapped by Nino Niederreiter

2 penalties this season for Jared Spurgeon (1 Friday)

11 games in a row without a Wild 2-goal lead until Friday.

7-7-4 Wild’s record in the past 18 games

MICHAEL RUSSO