Wild-Anaheim game recap

January 9, 2017 at 5:16AM
Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. This was the first game back in Anaheim for Boudreau after leaving the Ducks last year. The Wild won 2-1. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Bruce Boudreau: The All-Star coach was a winner over his old team. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Ryan Suter, Wild: Rebounded from a tough game in L.A.; had eight shot attempts, was plus-1.

2. John Gibson, Ducks: Game would have been lopsided if not for his 34 saves.

3. Jason Pominville, Wild: Assisted on Jared Spurgeon's winner, 10 shot attempts, great defensively.

By the numbers

3-1-1 The Wild's record on second night of back-to-backs.

10 Consecutive road games with a point for the Wild, the second longest such streak in team history.

8 Shots on goal for Eric Staal (assist).

17 Games in a row without a goal for Pominville, tied for the second-longest streak of his career.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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