GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Zach Parise, Wild: Scored three goals 11:12 apart in the first period, the fastest hat trick in Wild history. NHL-high three hat tricks this season.
2. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Three assists for his 29th 3-point game.
3. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: Scored two goals for a career-high 10 goals and 28 points.
By the numbers
64 Goals in John Torchetti's 20 games (13-6-1 Wild record).
MICHAEL RUSSO
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