GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE's THREE STARS
1. Brian Elliott, Blues: Recorded his third consecutive shutout with 23 saves.
2. David Backes, Blues: Captain had one assist, two shots, three hits and 14 of 21 faceoff wins.
3. Zach Parise, Wild: Four shots, three blocked shots.
By the numbers
121 minutes, 25 seconds: Wild scoreless streak.
6 Wild losses in eight games.
MICHAEL RUSSO