Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Timo Meier, Sharks: The winger scored the decisive goal and picked up an assist.
2. Erik Karlsson, Sharks: The defenseman's slapshot gave San Jose a two-goal lead in the second period.
3. Logan Couture, Sharks: The captain assisted on two goals.
BY THE NUMBERS
0 Power play goals for the Wild over its last nine opportunities.
1 Goal from Joel Eriksson Ek, his sixth this season.
2 Losses by the Wild over its past three games.