Recap: Edmonton 5, Wild 2

November 26, 2011 at 5:41AM

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Jordan Eberle, Oilers: Often-overshadowed young gun had two assists, two shots and three hits.

2. Nikolai Khabibulin, Oilers: He made 30 saves, including five on Dany Heatley shots.

3. Matt Cullen, Wild: Six shots and won 10 of 13 faceoffs.

BY THE NUMBERS

40 Points in 41 games vs. Edmonton for Pierre-Marc Bouchard, who scored a goal.

7-3-1 The Wild's record in its annual Black Friday home game.

4 Games in a row with a point for Mikko Koivu.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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