Game recap
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche: In a game the Wild dominated, the goalie made 28 saves.
2. Charlie Coyle, Wild: Scored the lone goal on an assist from Marco Scandella to tie Scandella for the team lead with four game-winners.
3. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: Wasn't tested much, but he made all 18 saves he had to, including five on a late power play.
By the numbers
33-6 Shots advantage by the Wild in the first period.
7-1 Dubnyk's record with the Wild, with a 1.30 goals-against average, .948 save percentage and four shutouts in nine starts.
5-0 The Wild's record in its past five games at home vs. Colorado (14-3 goals, 178-91 shots).
17 All-time 1-0 wins for the Wild.
10 Attempted shots (six on goal) for Jason Pominville (no goals in 12 games).
MICHAEL RUSSO