Wild-Detroit game recap

March 27, 2017 at 4:06AM
Minnesota Wild defenseman Nate Prosser celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Wild defenseman Nate Prosser scored his first goal in more than two years. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Game recap

Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Gustav Nyquist, Red Wings: Assisted on the tying and winning goals.

2. Nate Prosser, Wild: Scored first goal since Feb. 14, 2015, and had a couple of dandy defensive plays.

3. Jimmy Howard, Red Wings: Made 24 saves, including three in the last minute of regulation.

By the numbers

8-17-3 The Wild's record all-time at Joe Louis Arena, which has four Red Wings games left.

29-3-3 The Wild's record when leading after two periods.

2 Blown one-goal leads by the Wild.

3-10-1 The Wild's record in March.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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