GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Nino Niederreiter, Wild: Second two-goal game in four games and had an assist.
2. Zach Parise, Wild: Goal and two assists for his 150th multipoint game.
3. Martin Hanzal, Wild: 12th point in 18 games with Wild, four shots, eight attempted shots, three blocked shots, 12-for-23 on faceoffs.
By the NUMBERS
7-2 Wild record in past nine at home vs. Carolina.
27 Home wins, second most in team history.
781,915 Wild attendance this season, a franchise record (19,071 average).
1,500 Pro games worked for Wild assistant equipment manager Rick Bronwell.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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