GAME RECAP
Star Tribune’s Three Stars
1. Alex Stalock, Wild: Stalock made 16 saves in relief of Devan Dubnyk, who left the game injured.
2. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Granlund scored the deciding goal in the shootout.
3. Micheal Ferland, Flames: Ferland tied it 1-1 with his 12th goal of the season.
By the numbers
10 Saves by Dubnyk in the first period.
250 Career goals for center Matt Cullen.
3 Games in win streak for the Wild, with all three victories coming in extra time.
SARAH MCLELLAN
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