Star Tribune's Three Stars
Monday's Wild-Dallas game recap
The Wild gave up its first shorthanded goal of the season.
December 21, 2021 at 6:19AM
1. Denis Gurianov, Stars: The winger assisted on two goals, including the game-winner.
2. Miro Heiskanen, Stars: The defenseman scored a goal and assisted on another.
3. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: The winger scored and picked up two assists.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Shorthanded goal by Dallas, the first given up this season by the Wild.
2 Goals by Kevin Fiala, his first multi-goal game of the season.
4 Straight losses for the Wild going into the NHL's holiday break.
The Wild are off to one of the best starts in franchise history, and Kirill Kaprizov is tied for the NHL scoring lead.