STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Alex Stalock, Wild: Playing his first NHL game in more than 13 months, he made 18 saves for his first win since Jan. 12, 2016.
2. Nino Niederreiter, Wild: Fifth two-goal game of the season.
3. Joel Eriksson Ek, Wild: Playing his first NHL game since November, scored his first NHL goal since October.
BY THE NUMBERS
900 Career games for Jason Pominville, who scored a goal.
10 Points in 15 Wild games for Martin Hanzal (assist).
4-10-2 The Wild's record in March.
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