Wild-Detroit game recap
February 23, 2019 at 5:54AM
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Luke Kunin, Wild: The winger scored a goal and added an assist.
2. Eric Staal, Wild: The center ended an 11-game goalless drought by delivering the game-winner.
3. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: The goaltender made 26 saves for his second straight victory.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Goals given up by the Wild over its past two wins.
5 Points for youngsters Kunin, Jordan Greenway, Joel Eriksson Ek and Ryan Donato.
16 Shots by the Wild during a two-goal first period.
SARAH MCLELLAN
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A 7-1 loss to Edmonton came with back-to-back home games just ahead and another injury in place, as the Wild placed defenseman Jake Middleton on IR and claimed veteran Travis Dermott off waivers.
