STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
Sunday's Wild-Edmonton game recap
Wild rookie Matt Boldy has 16 points in 16 games after a two-point effort.
1. Kevin Fiala, Wild: The winger racked up three points, including two goals.
2. Matt Boldy, Wild: The rookie is up to 16 points in 16 games after a two-point effort.
3. Mats Zuccarello, Wild: The winger had a goal and assist.
BY THE NUMBERS
4 Wild goals on the team's first seven shots to tie the franchise record for goals in the first period.
7 Goals or more by the Wild in six games this season, a franchise record.
31 Career wins for Kaapo Kahkonen, the most ever by a Finnish-born rookie goalie.
Widely known that Minnesota sports fans are among the most suffering in the nation, this holiday season has the chance to become special, given the recent success of the Vikings, Wolves, Lynx and Wild.