Wild-N.Y. Islanders game recap

March 19, 2014 at 3:59AM
Minnesota Wild goalie Ilya Bryzgalov makes a save during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Uniondale, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ilya Bryzgalov made 36 saves for his first shutout with the Wild. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Game recap

Star Tribune's three stars

1. Matt Moulson, Wild: In his first return to Long Island, the ex-Isle scored two goals and an assist.

2. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Three assists to pass Marian Gaborik as the Wild's all-time leading scorer (438 points).

3. Ilya Bryzgalov, Wild: Thirty-six saves for his first win (214th of career) and first shutout (32nd of career) with the Wild.

By the numbers

6-0 Wild winning score (fifth in history, third on the road).

+4 Ryan Suter (tied career high) and Jared Spurgeon.

14-10-3 Wild's record vs. the Eastern Conference.

15 Goals and 40 points in past 14 games for Zach Parise-Mikael Granlund-Jason Pominville line.

MICHAEL RUSSO

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