GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Brooks Orpik, Capitals: Defenseman scored a goal, was credited with eight hits and blocked five shots.
2. Mikael Granlund, Wild: Tied a career high with a game-high seven shots.
3. Nicklas Backstrom, Capitals: Assisted on two goals and had three blocked shots.
BY THE NUMBERS
743 Games for Mikko Koivu, tying Nick Schultz's Wild record.
MICHAEL RUSSO