GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Nine of his 15 goals have come on the power play, tying his career high; won 13 of 20 faceoffs.

2. Jack Eichel, Sabres: No. 2 overall pick in last June's draft scored a goal and assist and scored Buffalo's lone shootout goal.

3. Charlie Coyle, Wild: Drew the game-tying power play, had six shots and tied the shootout with a goal.

By the numbers

20 Power-play goals against, a team high, on which Marco Scandella has been on the ice (two Saturday).

0-for-6 Wild shooters in shootouts this season before Coyle and Jason Pominville goals.

4-7-1 The Wild's road record vs. Eastern Conference teams after winning at Toronto and Buffalo.

16 Games, in the past 20, in which the Wild has scored a power-play goal.

8 Power-play goals allowed by the Wild in the past 13 chances.

MICHAEL RUSSO