GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Joe Thornton, Sharks: Future Hall of Famer assisted on both of San Jose's goals.
2. Alex Stalock, Sharks: In his first start ever against the Wild, the Minnesotan made 18 saves, including a game-saving robbery on Jared Spurgeon with 2:40 left.
3. Christian Folin, Wild: Big-shot defenseman scored his first career goals; three hits.
BY THE NUMBERS
1,220 Points for Joe Thornton passed Jean Beliveau for 39th career.
36 Points for Thornton in 38 games against the Wild.
2, 8 Goals and points in 12 games for Brent Burns against his old team.
1-for-44 Wild's power play on road (0-for-2 Thursday).
MICHAEL RUSSO