GAME RECAP
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Niklas Backstrom, Wild: Pulled in Thursday's loss to Vancouver, he recovered with 25 saves.
2. Devin Setoguchi, Wild: Scored his second overtime winner off a one-timer.
3. Chris Mason, Predators: Making his second start of the season, he made 30 saves.
BY THE NUMBERS
499 Games played for Mikko Koivu (five shots, 17 of 24 faceoff wins).
19-2-4 Record for Backstrom in first game after being pulled (16-0-2 since March 26, 2008).
MICHAEL RUSSO
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