GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Rickard Rakell, Penguins: The winger had the decisive goal and an assist.
2. Kris Letang, Penguins: The defenseman scored and set up a goal.
3. Jake Guentzel, Penguins: The winger assisted on two Pittsburgh goals.
By the numbers
0 Wins by the Wild in their past three games, their longest rut since they lost three in a row Feb. 6-9.
1 Goal by Marcus Johansson, his 14th point in 17 games with the Wild since a trade from Washington.
100 Career points for Matt Boldy after his assist on Johansson's third-period goal.
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