Wild-N.Y. Islanders game recap

February 20, 2018 at 5:31AM
Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16). ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Minnesota Wild players stood for portraits during media day Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16). ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Minnesota Wild players stood for portraits during media day Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Jason Zucker, Wild: Scored two, including the go-ahead goal in the second period.

2. Matt Cullen, Wild: NHL's oldest player turned in a goal and assisted on another.

3. Anders Lee, Islanders: Winger from Edina tallied his 30th goal and had an assist.

By the numbers

3 Road wins for the Wild in its past four tries.

5 Second-period goals.

17 Saves by Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk in the third period to hold off the Islanders.

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