GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's
Three Stars
1. Ryan Suter, Wild: Logged 31:07, scored the winning goal.
2. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: After giving up two goals on two shots Thursday, he made 24 saves for a shutout.
3. Charlie Coyle, Wild: Scored his third goal in five games.
By the numbers
20 Wins in 31 starts for Backstrom, best in the NHL; had 19 wins in 45 starts last year.
29 Points for Suter, second among NHL defensemen.
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