GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Mikko Koivu, Wild: Scored the game-winning goal, his first since February as well as a season-high and game-high six shots
2. Devan Dubnyk, Wild: Made 29 saves to win his second-consecutive game.
3. Daniel Winnik, Wild: Scored the tying goal and has three points this season all from the past four games.
By the numbers
3 Consecutive victories against the Penguins for the Wild
7 assists for Jared Spurgeon in nine games this season, who leads the team.
7 Game winning streak for Pittsburgh goaltender Matt Murray broken, his first regulation loss this season
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