Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Connor McDavid, Oilers: The captain scored twice and added an assist.

2. Cam Talbot, Oilers: The goalie pocketed 32 saves.

3. Charlie Coyle, Wild: The winger scored for a second straight game.

By the numbers

0 Goals by the Wild in three power-play chances.

9 Points by the Wild's third line in the past three games.

12 First-period shots for the Wild compared with five for the Oilers.