game recap
star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Corey Crawford, Blackhawks: Was brilliant during a 42-save performance.
2. Jason Zucker, Wild: Team-leading 15th goal (fourth in four games), five shots, three hits.
3. Patrick Kane, Blackhawks: One power-play goal and two assists.
By the numbers
7 Penalty minutes, a career high, for Thomas Vanek (11 in past two games).
7 Shots by Jordan Schroeder in 9:49 of ice time.
10 Game goal drought for Nino Niederreiter.
MICHAEL RUSSO