STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Marco Scandella, Wild: Assisted on Justin Fontaine's goal and attempted eight shots on goal.
2. Semyon Varlamov, Avalanche: Kept the game scoreless as long as possible, making 41 saves.
3. Jason Pominville, Wild: Scored an empty-net goal and had six shots.
BY THE NUMBERS
20 Saves by Devan Dubnyk and Darcy Kuemper for a "team shutout," the Wild's fifth this season.
72-36 The Wild's advantage in shot attempts.