Game recap
Star Tribune's three stars
1. Mikko Koivu, Wild: The captain recorded his first two-goal game of the season and the 13th of his career.
2. Josh Harding, Wild: Made 14 of his 21 saves in the second period and has given up 20 goals in 17 games.
3. Ondrej Pavelec, Jets: Made 22 saves and kept the game 1-0 to enable Winnipeg to rally.
By the numbers
6 Goals, to go along with 13 points, for Zach Parise in his past 12 games.
5 Points (two goals, three assists) in six games for Charlie Coyle since returning from a knee injury.
1.25 Goals-against average for Harding, tops in the NHL.
MICHAEL RUSSO
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