GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE’S THREE STARS
1. Chad Johnson, Flames: Playing only his sixth game of the season, he made 27 saves for his third win and fifth career shutout.
2. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: Has allowed nine goals in his past eight games; 26 saves.
3. Johnny Gaudreau, Flames: Last year’s sixth-leading scorer slid home a breakaway goal.
By the numbers
29 League-low goals allowed by the Wild.
11-4-1 Wild’s record the past 16 games vs. Calgary.
16-8-5 Wild’s record the past 29 home games against Calgary.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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