STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Patrick Kane, Chicago: The winger stung the Wild again with a hat trick (one goal an empty netter).

2. Collin Delia, Chicago: Goaltender had 46 saves in only his fourth career start.

3. Brandon Saad, Chicago: Two goals, one in the second period, the other in the third.

BY THE NUMBERS

5 Wild goals in the past five games.

21 Goals for Kane in 48 regular-season games vs. the Wild.

10 Shots on goal for the Wild's Zach Parise.

CHRIS HINE