GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE’S THREE STARS
1. Matt Read, Flyers: The Bemidji State product scored his first goal in nine career games vs. the Wild.
2. Steve Mason, Flyers: Rebounded from an early hiccup and made 24 saves.
3. Mikael Granlund, Wild: No points because of team’s lack of finish, but eyes in the back of his head all night.
By the numbers
13 Consecutive games without a goal for the Wild’s Nino Niederreiter.
31 of 52 Faceoffs lost by the Wild.
7 Consecutive Wild losses to the Metro Division
3-13-2 The Wild’s record when trailing after two periods.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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