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Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: Two assists, plus-2, drew a power play, blocked five shots and had a takeaway.

2. Darcy Kuemper, Wild: 26 saves for his third shutout of the season. He has allowed two goals in four starts.

3. Charlie Coyle, Wild: A day after signing a five-year extension, he scored a goal (his fifth career game-winner).

By the numbers

10 Career multipoint games for Spurgeon.

120 Minutes of hockey at home for the Wild and no goals allowed.

4 Goals allowed by the Wild in five games.

0-for-19 Wild's power play this season (0-for-3 Thursday)

MICHAEL RUSSO