GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: The center scored a goal and assisted on another.

2. Nick Bjugstad, Wild: Had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick.

3. Ryan Hartman, Wild: Had a goal and two assists.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 Goals by the Avalanche in the second period.

7 Points for the Bjugstad, Hartman and Marcus Johansson line.

3,000 Fans in attendance, the largest crowd at Xcel Energy Center this season.

SARAH McLELLAN