STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Cam Atkinson, Blue Jackets: Columbus' leading scorer scored twice.
2. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Had a goal and assist for his team-leading eighth multi-point game.
3. Sergei Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets: Goalie extended his winning streak to 13 games.
BY THE NUMBERS
7 Jason Zucker goals, out of 51, that have come in the first minute of a period (six in the first 30 seconds).
15 Points in past 12 games for Granlund.
15-3-3 Columbus' record vs. West.
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