GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Darcy Kuemper, Wild: Starting his third straight game for the injured Devan Dubnyk, he made 25 saves for his sixth career shutout
2. Martin Jones, Sharks: The former Kings goalie made 28 saves.
3. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: So good defensively, he joined the attack: five blocked shots, assist, plus-2.
By the numbers
5 Goals allowed in the past 6 games by the Wild
26 Shots the past six games from Zach Parise (goal Saturday)
13 Points in the past 15 games for Mikael Granlund (assist)
MICHAEL RUSSO
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