STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: The winger delivered a goal in the shootout after picking up an assist in regulation.
2. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: The defenseman scored and had four shot blocks.
3. Frederick Gaudreau, Wild: The center also converted in the shootout and assisted on a goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
5 Shootout goals for Kaprizov in six attempts this season.
8 Goals on the power play by Joel Eriksson Ek, the second most on the team.
369 Points for Spurgeon, tied with Ryan Suter for the fourth most in Wild history.
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