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Game recap

Star Tribune's three stars

1. Thomas Vanek, Wild: Registered his 49th career multi-goal game (first with the Wild) and had an assist.

2. Justin Fontaine, Wild: Moved up to the second line because of all the injuries, he had two assists.

3. Jay McClement, Hurricanes: On the trading block, checker had two assists.

By the numbers

8-0-1 The Wild's record since the All-Star break, 10-1-2 since Devan Dubnyk arrived

17-5 The Wild's goal differential in the past 13 first periods

25-for-25 The Wild's penalty kill (3-for-3 Saturday) in nine games since the All-Star break

MICHAEL RUSSO