STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Mark Stone, Golden Knights: The captain delivered the game-winning goal on the power play and had two assists.
2. Zach Whitecloud, Golden Knights: The defenseman scored twice.
3. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: The captain assisted on three goals, tying the Wild record for most in a game by a defenseman.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Goal by Marcus Foligno, whose 13 overall are tied for the most on the Wild and have matched his career high.
2 Power-play goals by the Golden Knights in four opportunities.
5 Unsuccessful power plays for the Wild, including three in a row in the second period.
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