GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Calvin Petersen, Kings: The goalie was solid, making 32 saves.
2. Carl Grundstrom, Kings: The winger scored the go-ahead goal in the third period.
3. Joel Eriksson Ek, Wild: The center tallied his team-leading fourth goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Assist each for wingers Jordan Greenway and Marcus Foligno on Eriksson Ek's goal.
2 Straight losses for the Wild, which fell to 4-3.
3 Unsuccessful power plays by the Wild to drop the struggling unit to 2-for-30 on the season.
Sarah McLellan
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