GAME 3 RECAP
Star Tribune's Three Stars
1. Jake Allen, Blues: Third win and three goals allowed in the series; 40 saves Sunday, 114 in the series.
2. Jay Bouwmeester, Blues: Big, mobile blue-liner was rock-solid defensively all game.
3. Charlie Coyle, Wild: Five hits, Wild's lone goal scorer.
By the numbers
2-11 The Wild's record in past 13 playoff games.
0-for-9 The Wild on 5-on-4 power plays in the series.
12 Shots, and two goals, by Jaden Schwartz and Colton Parayko.
0 Shots by Erik Haula (the lone Wild player without one).
THE QUOTE
"We've got to look at it like it's a Game 7 on Wednesday and not worry about the series at all. … It's short-term goals; it's one Game 7 on Wednesday.''
Wild coach Bruce Boudreau
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