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