Game recap
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Jonas Brodin, Wild: Skating whiz assisted on Kyle Brodziak's goal and was scintillating throughout a 27-minute effort.
2. Josh Harding, Wild: Made 22 saves for his third victory in three starts; Has allowed four goals in four games.
3. Jason Pominville, Wild: Has now scored against all 30 teams with his 22nd game-winning goal and 93rd in Buffalo.
By the numbers
28-7-3 The Western Conference's record vs. the East this season.
5 Points in six games for Brodin; he had 11 in 45 games as a rookie last season.
Plus-5 Rating for Wild linemates Matt Cooke and Kyle Brodziak the past three games. Cooke two goals and three assists in that span.
MICHAEL RUSSO
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead
Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if that isn't enough, the rest of the Oilers' lineup is beginning to add to the Kings' frustrations.
Sports
MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3
Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal, third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 on Friday night.
Sports
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Anthony Edwards hit a jumper late in the fourth quarter and snarled as he ran down the court, pounding his chest with his fist for emphasis as Minnesota pulled away for another dominant playoff win.
Wolves
Read the Game 3 recap: Edwards scores 36 as Timberwolves roll again
The Wolves have beaten the Suns in the first three games. No team has won a series after trailing 3-0.
Sports