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GAME RECAP

Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Matt Cullen, Wild: The veteran scored twice on five shots, including the game-winning goal.

2. Eric Staal, Wild: The center also had a pair of goals.

3. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: The defenseman set up three goals for the Wild.

BY THE NUMBERS

9 Different Wild players with at least a point.

13:35 Ice time for winger Zach Parise in his season debut.

699 Career points for Cullen.

SARAH McLELLAN