STAR TRIBUNE’S THREE STARS
1. Eric Staal, Wild: The center scored twice.
2. Jonas Brodin, Wild: The defenseman recorded two assists.
3. Zach Parise, Wild: The winger tallied team-leading 13th goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
9-0-3 Wild in past 12 home games.
8 Assists for Brodin in his past eight games.
100 Career games for Luke Kunin.
999 Career points for Staal.
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