GAME RECAP
Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Kevin Fiala, Wild: The winger had a goal and assist.
2. Frederick Gaudreau, Wild: The center also picked up two points, including the game-winning goal.
3. Cam Talbot, Wild: The goalie turned aside 37 shots.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Goal by Kirill Kaprizov to reach the 20-goal plateau for a second straight season.
4 Multi-point efforts by Fiala over his last six games.
18 Blocked shots by the Wild.
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