Wild-Islanders game recap

A quick look at Sunday night's Wild victory.

November 8, 2021 at 4:35AM
Nico Sturm (7) and Brandon Duhaime (21) of the Wild celebrate a goal by Duhaime in the third period
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STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Brandon Duhaime, Wild: The rookie scored the game-winning goal and picked up an assist.

2. Ryan Hartman, Wild: The winger tied the game at 2 with his team-leading sixth goal as part of his two-point effort.

3. Matt Dumba, Wild: The defenseman also had a goal and assist.

BY THE NUMBERS

2 Goals by Islanders captain and Edina native Anders Lee.

4 Goals by Hartman over the past five games.

7 Comeback victories for the Wild this season.

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Sarah McLellan

Minnesota Wild and NHL

Sarah McLellan covers the Wild and NHL. Before joining the Star Tribune in November 2017, she spent five years covering the Coyotes for The Arizona Republic.

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