GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Mikko Rantanen, Avalanche: The winger scored twice and added two assists.
2. Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: The center racked up three points, including a goal.
3. Gabriel Landeskog, Avalanche: The Colorado captain had a goal and helped set up two others.
BY THE NUMBERS
20 Shots by the Wild, which is tied for the fewest for a game this season.
25 Shots by the Avalanche in the first, which tied the franchise record for most shots given up by the Wild in a period.
55 Total shots by Colorado.
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