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Wednesday's Wild-Calgary game recap

Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson collected three points on the way to a 5-3 victory.

By Sarah McLellan

December 8, 2022 at 5:14AM
Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri, left, celebrates his goal with teammate Rasmus Andersson during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rasmus Andersson celebrated Nazem Kadri’s goal in the second period against the Wild. (Jeff McIntosh, Canadian Press via AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Rasmus Andersson, Flames: The defenseman racked up three points, including the final go-ahead goal.

2. Tyler Toffoli, Flames: The winger scored twice.

3. Jon Merrill, Wild: The defenseman had a goal and assist for his second multi-point game of the season.

By the numbers

2 Goals by the Wild in 58 seconds off back-to-back shots in the first period.

2 Points apiece for Mason Shaw and Connor Dewar, who are both on career-high three-game point streaks.

3 Goals by the Flames in 2:55 in the second period.

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Sarah McLellan

Minnesota Wild and NHL

Sarah McLellan covers the Wild and NHL. Before joining the Minnesota Star Tribune in November 2017, she spent five years covering the Coyotes for The Arizona Republic.

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