STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Robert Thomas, Blues: The center overcame an earlier miscue to tally the game-winning goal in overtime while also picking up an assist.
2. Jake Middleton, Wild: The defenseman scored in arguably his best game with the team.
3. Justin Faulk, Blues: The defenseman had a goal and an assist.
BY THE NUMBERS
6 Consecutive games with an assist for Jared Spurgeon, one short of tying the longest streak by a Wild defenseman.
8 Wild losses vs. the Blues in the past nine matchups.
24 Goals by the Wild's Kevin Fiala, a new career high.
