Wild-Columbus game recap

January 6, 2016 at 6:08AM

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Zach Parise, Wild: Notchedhis second hat trick of the season, fourth of his career and 20th in Wild history.

2. Ryan Suter, Wild: Assisted on both of Parise's goals and was rock solid defensively.

3. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Had a goal and two assists, was plus-3.

BY THE NUMBERS

1.7 Seconds between goals by Boone Jenner and Granlund, tying the NHL record for fastest two goals (:02)

Plus-4 Rating for Parise, Suter and Jared Spurgeon

14-0-1 The Wild's record when leading after two periods

10 Faceoff wins on 15 tries for Erik Haula

MICHAEL RUSSO

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