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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of March 2025.

First Star – Jack Eichel (C – VGK)

• Eichel paced the League with 8-15—23 in 14 contests to propel the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights (45-20-8, 98 points) to a 10-2-2 month as they seek their seventh playoff berth in eight NHL seasons. Eichel, who additionally finished among the March leaders in power-play assists (t-1st; 8), power-play points (2nd; 10), assists (t-4th; 15), even-strength points (t-9th; 13) and goals (t-12th; 8), found the score sheet in 13 of his 14 appearances – capped by a six-game run to close the month that featured four multi-point performances (March 20-29: 6-7—13). The No. 2 overall pick from the 2015 NHL Draft also collected his 600th career point in his 607th game, part of a four-point effort March 22 vs. DET (1-3—4); scored his fifth career hat trick and third with Vegas March 25 at MIN (3-0—3); and notched a pair of game-winning goals: March 5 vs. TOR (1-1—2) and March 23 vs. TBL (1-0—1). The 28-year-old Eichel ranks fourth in the NHL with 27-66—93 through 72 total appearances this season, already career highs for assists and points in a single campaign (ahead of 2018-19: 28-54—82 in 77 GP w/ BUF). He also sits among the 2024-25 leaders in power-play assists (3rd; 29), assists (t-4th; 66), plus/minus (5th; +35) and power-play points (t-5th; 34).

Second Star – John Tavares (C – TOR)

• Tavares posted a League-high 13 goals in 15 games (13-7—20) – the most by an NHL player in any calendar month this season – to guide the Atlantic Division-leading Maple Leafs (45-25-4, 94 points) to an 8-5-2 March as they near their ninth consecutive playoff berth. He scored in nine of his 15 contests, matching a career high with goals in five straight outings from March 20-29 (8-4—12) to become the second player in franchise history with a five-game goal streak at age 34 or older (following Mats Sundin at age 35 from April 6-15, 2006: 8-4—12 in 5 GP). Tavares also ranked among the monthly NHL leaders in even-strength goals (2nd; 9), face-offs won (4th; 171), points (t-4th; 20), power-play goals (t-4th; 4), power-play points (t-5th; 8) and face-offs taken (t-6th; 278). The No. 1 overall pick from the 2009 NHL Draft (by NYI), who recorded his 1,100th career point in his 1,171st game (March 20 at NYR: 2-1—3), shares 10th place in the League with 35 goals through 67 total appearances this season (35-34—69) and additionally is tied for seventh place with eight game-winning tallies.

Third Star – Jordan Binnington (G – STL)

• Binnington won eight of his nine starts (8-2-0, 2.21 GAA, .910 SV%) to help the Blues (40-28-7, 87 points) climb into the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference on the strength of a League-best 12-2-1 March, highlighted by a nine-game winning streak to close the month. Binnington allowed two or fewer goals in six of his 10 total appearances, making at least 20 saves seven times. He ended the month on a five-game winning streak (March 16-29: 1.58 GAA, .938 SV%), improving to an NHL-leading 10-2-0 (2.09 GAA, .917 SV%) in 12 contests since backstopping Canada to a championship at February’s 4 Nations Face-Off. The 31-year-old Binnington owns a 25-21-4 record (2.70 GAA, .901 SV%, 3 SO) through 51 total games in 2024-25, his third straight (and fourth career) season with at least 25 wins.

Fourth Star – Gary Simmons & Ann Jun (Fan – SEA)

• March’s “Fourth Star” are founding fans of the Kraken, Gary Simmons and Ann Jun. Gary and Ann have attended every Seattle home game and consider themselves “part of the team.” Click here to watch a video that showcases the passion and energy Gary and Ann bring to each game to provide the Kraken with a “Fan Advantage.”

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of February 2025.

First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

MacKinnon notched 4-8—12 in eight contests to lift the Avalanche (35-24-2, 72 points) into a tie – in terms of standings points – for third place in the Central Division via a 5-3-0 month. He also scored a tournament-best four goals in as many games to claim MVP honors and help Canada to its championship at the 4 Nations Face-Off. MacKinnon found the score sheet in five of his eight appearances for Colorado, highlighted by a trio of three-point performances: Feb. 6 at CGY (0-3—3), Feb. 7 at EDM (1-3—4) and Feb. 26 vs. NJD (2-1—3). He topped the League in power-play goals (4), power-play points (t-6) and shots on goal (38), and also ranked among February’s leaders in points (7th; 12) and assists (t-8th; 8). MacKinnon became the first NHL player to reach the 90-point milestone in 2024-25, doing so in his 60th appearance Feb. 26 vs. NJD. It marked the third straight campaign that MacKinnon has accumulated 90 points in 60 or fewer contests, after also achieving the feat in 2023-24 (56 GP) and 2022-23 (59 GP). The reigning Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award winner currently owns a League-high 23-68—91 through 61 total games this season. The 29-year-old MacKinnon also places among the top 2024-25 performers in assists (1st; 68), even-strength assists (1st; 46), even-strength points (2nd; 62), shots on goal (2nd; 247), power-play points (t-2nd; 29) and power-play assists (t-3rd; 22).

Second Star – Brandon Hagel (LW – TB)

• Hagel, who also played in all four games for Canada during its championship run at the 4 Nations Face-Off (0-1—1), led the NHL with 7-6—13 in eight outings to push the Lightning (34-20-4, 72 points) into third place in the Atlantic Division via a League-best 7-0-1 February. Hagel, who collected all of his points during a seven-game run to close the month, additionally finished among February’s standouts in even-strength points (1st; 12), plus/minus (2nd; +14), goals (t-2nd; 7), even-strength goals (t-2nd; 6) and shooting percentage (minimum: 10 SOG; t-3rd; 33.3%). He produced four multi-point performances, highlighted by a stretch of three straight from Feb. 8-23 (3-5—8) that included his third career four-point effort (Feb. 8 at DET: 2-2—4). The 26-year-old Hagel currently sits second on Tampa Bay with 29-38—67 through 58 total appearances this season, one goal and eight points shy of his career highs established in 2022-23 (81 GP) and 2023-24 (82 GP), respectively. He also ranks among the 2024-25 NHL leaders in shorthanded points (1st; 7), shorthanded assists (t-1st; 4), even-strength goals (t-2nd; 26), shorthanded goals (t-3rd; 3), even-strength points (4th; 53), plus/minus (t-4th; +29), goals (9th; 29), points (14th; 67) and even-strength assists (t-15th; 27).

Third Star – Leon Draisaitl (C – EDM)

• Draisaitl topped the NHL with eight goals in as many games (8-4—12) as the Oilers (34-21-4, 72 points) went 2-6-0 in February. He scored in each of his last seven contests (Feb. 4-27: 8-3—11) to match the longest goal streak of his career, set Feb. 12-25, 2023 (7-3—10). Draisaitl also extended his point streak to 10 games dating to Jan. 27 (9-5—14), his 11th career double-digit run and second of the season (following Dec. 5 – Jan. 4: 12-15—27). Draisaitl’s February, which included four straight multi-point performances (Feb. 4-22: 5-3—8), saw him finish among the League leaders in power-play goals (t‑2nd; 3), points (4th; 12), even-strength goals (t-4th; 5), even-strength points (t-7th; 8), shots on goal (t‑11th; 31) and power-play points (t-13th; 4). The 29-year-old Draisaitl currently holds a 10-goal lead in the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy race through 59 total contests this season (44-44—88). He also places among the leading 2024-25 players in game-winning goals (t-1st; 9), even-strength goals (1st; 31), even-strength points (1st; 63), power-play goals (t-1st; 13), points (2nd; 88), even-strength assists (t-4th; 32), plus/minus (t-8th; +27), shots on goal (9th; 198) and power-play points (t-9th; 25).

Fourth Star – Hank Stawasz (Fan – DET)

• February’s “Fourth Star” is longtime Red Wings fan Hank Stawasz, known for bringing custom signs to games to distract opposing teams and create a “Fan Advantage” for Detroit. Click here to see the passion and energy Hank brings to every game.

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of January 2025.

First Star – David Pastrnak (RW – BOS)

• Pastrnak topped the NHL in goals (t-11) and points (24) across 14 games (11-13—24) to help the Bruins (25-22-6, 56 points) earn standings points in half of their January contests (5-7-2). Pastrnak, who factored on 58.5 percent of Boston’s total goals during the month (24 of 41), also ranked among the January leaders in even-strength goals (1st; 9), even-strength points (1st; 18), shots on goal (3rd; 59), even-strength assists (t-3rd; 9) and assists (t-4th; 13). He found the score sheet in all but two of his 14 appearances, notching eight multi-point performances and closing the month with assists in a career-best nine straight games (Jan. 11-30: 7-12—19). Pastrnak’s 24 points matched a career high for any calendar month (also October 2019: 12-12—24 in 12 GP) and marked the most by a Bruins player since April 2021, when Brad Marchand registered 14-10—24 in 17 contests. The 28-year-old Pastrnak paces Boston in goals (24), assists (37) and points (61) through 53 total games this season, compiling 21 more points than his next-closest teammate (Marchand: 19-21—40 in 53 GP). Pastrnak also sits among the 2024-25 NHL leaders in shots on goal (1st; 215), even-strength points (t-3rd; 47), even-strength assists (t-5th; 29), points (9th; 61), goals (t-11th; 24) and even-strength goals (t-13th; 18).

Second Star – Logan Thompson (G – WAS)

• Thompson went 8-0-1 with a 1.48 goals-against average, .947 save percentage and two shutouts in nine appearances as the Capitals (34-11-6, 74 points) completed a 9-1-4 January to create a six-point cushion atop the Eastern Conference. Thompson yielded two or fewer goals in seven of his nine games, including each of his last six to end the month (Jan. 11-28: 6-0-0, 0.83 GAA, .969 SV%, 2 SO). He earned consecutive shutouts Jan. 14 vs. ANA (19 SV) and Jan. 16 at OTT (24 SV), totaling a career-high 198:22 shutout sequence from Jan. 11-18 that ranked third in franchise history behind just Pat Riggin (203:52 in 1983-84) and Jim Carey (200:04 in 1995-96). The 27-year-old Thompson, who signed a six-year contract extension with Washington on Jan. 27, stretched his overall point streak to 12 contests dating to Dec. 22 (11-0-1, 1.45 GAA, .949 SV%, 2 SO) – the fifth-longest in Capitals history. He owns a 23-2-3 record in 28 total appearances this season, placing among the League leaders (minimum: 17 GP) in save percentage (1st; .927), goals-against average (2nd; 2.05) and wins (3rd; 23). Only one goaltender in NHL history has required fewer games to reach 23 victories in a season: Tiny Thompson in 1929-30 (23-4-0 in 27 GP w/ BOS).

Third Star – Zach Werenski (D – CLB)

• Werenski produced 6-11—17 and a +9 rating in 14 contests to lift the Blue Jackets (26-19-7, 59 points) into the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference via a 10-3-1 month. Werenski, who placed second among all skaters (forwards and defensemen) in both total (392:18) and average (28:01) time on ice, ranked among the leading January blueliners in even-strength goals (1st; 6), even-strength assists (1st; 10), even-strength points (1st; 16), shots on goal (1st; 52), points (t-1st; 17), goals (t-2nd; 6), game-winning goals (t-2nd; 2), assists (t-3rd; 11) and plus/minus (t-4th; +9). He registered points in 11 of his 14 outings, including five multi-point performances, and notched an even or better plus/minus rating 11 times. Werenski finished the month on a five-game point streak (Jan. 22-31: 2-4—6), punctuated by his seventh career overtime goal (all w/ CBJ) Jan. 31 at UTA. The 27-year-old Werenski, who is slated to represent the United States at February’s 4 Nations Face-Off, sits among the top defensemen in total time on ice (1st; 1,395:23), game-winning goals (1st; 4), shots on goal (1st; 197), overtime goals (t-1st; 2), goals (2nd; 17), assists (2nd; 40) and points (3rd; 57) through 52 total appearances this season.

Fourth Star – Allison Hendrex (Fan – DAL)

• January’s “Fourth Star” is longtime Dallas fan Allison Hendrex, who has traveled to 22 arenas to support the team on the road and even wore a custom Stars jersey at her wedding reception. Click here to watch a video that showcases the passion and energy Allison brings to every game to provide her team with a “Fan Advantage.”

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of December 2024.

First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

• MacKinnon led the NHL with 7-18—25 in 13 games to lift the Avalanche (23-15-0, 46 points) into third place in the Central Division via a 10-3-0 month (20 points) – tied for the most wins and points in the League (w/ VGK: 10-2-0, 20 points). This marked the fifth time that MacKinnon has produced at least 25 points in a single calendar month, after December 2023 (11-18—29 in 15 GP), March 2024 (11-16—27 in 13 GP), January 2024 (12-14—26 in 12 GP) and November 2019 (10-15—25 in 14 GP). MacKinnon finished December 2024 among the League leaders in even-strength assists (1st; 13), even-strength points (1st; 20), assists (2nd; 18), shots on goal (t-6th; 52), even-strength goals (t-7th; 7) and plus/minus (t-7th; +11). He found the score sheet in 11 of his 13 appearances, ending the month on a five-game assist/point streak (Dec. 19-31: 1-10—11), and recorded seven multi-point performances – highlighted by his ninth career five-point outing, including his 600th NHL assist, Dec. 10 at PIT (1-4—5). The 29-year-old MacKinnon, the reigning Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award winner, tops the League with 47 assists and 61 points through 38 total contests this season (14-47—61).

Second Star – Leon Draisaitl (C – EDM)

• Draisaitl shared the League lead with 10 goals and ranked second with 24 points in 13 games (10-14—24) to propel the Oilers (22-12-3, 47 points) to a 9-3-1 month. He also placed among the top December performers in game-winning goals (t-1st; 3), even-strength points (t-3rd; 15), power-play points (t-3rd; 9), assists (t-6th; 14) and power-play goals (t-6th; 4), collecting points in all but his first outing of the month. Draisaitl notched eight total multi-point performances, including seven straight from Dec. 5-19 (6‑12—18), and reached the 900-point milestone Dec. 19 vs. BOS. At 751 games, he became the fourth-fastest active player to accumulate 900 points, behind only Connor McDavid (602 GP), Sidney Crosby (677 GP) and Nikita Kucherov (743 GP). The 29-year-old Draisaitl, who won the Hart Memorial Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award and Art Ross Trophy in 2019-20, paces the NHL with 27 goals (as well as 8 GWG) and sits second with 56 points through 37 total appearances this season (27-29—56).

Third Star – Jacob Markstrom (G – NJ)

• Markstrom went 8-1-1 with a 1.30 goals-against average, .937 save percentage and two shutouts in 10 games to help the Devils (24-13-3, 51 points) complete an 8-4-1 December. He yielded two or fewer goals in all but his final start of the month, highlighted by consecutive shutouts Dec. 21 vs. PIT (12 SV) and Dec. 23 vs. NYR (12 SV). Markstrom’s 139:35 shutout sequence from Dec. 17-27 was the second-longest of his NHL career, behind just a 144:46 run from Oct. 25 – Nov. 2, 2021 (w/ CGY). The 34-year-old Markstrom, who was acquired by New Jersey in June, owns a 19-7-2 record with a 2.15 goals-against average, .912 save percentage and three shutouts through 28 total appearances this season. He ranks second in the League in wins, second in goals-against average (minimum: 13 GP) and tied for second in shutouts.

Fourth Star – Katrina Vlasich (Fan – CHI)

• This month’s “Fourth Star” is Katrina Vlasich, who is known as the “mayor” at Chicago games because she makes everybody she meets at United Center feel like part of her Blackhawks family. Click here to watch a video that showcases the passion and energy Katrina brings to every game to provide her team with a “Fan Advantage.”

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of November 2024.

First Star – Martin Necas (C – CAR)

• Necas led the NHL with 7-15—22 in 15 contests to power the Hurricanes (16-7-1, 33 points) to a 9‑5-1 month, highlighted by a 7-1-0 record at Lenovo Center. Necas, who also ranked among the November leaders in power-play points (t-3rd; 9), assists (t-4th; 15), even-strength assists (t-6th; 9), power-play assists (t-6th; 6), power-play goals (t-9th; 3) and even-strength points (t-10th; 13), began the month by extending his point streak to a career-best 13 games (Oct. 22 – Nov. 17: 10-17—27) – including assists in a career-high 10 straight appearances (Oct. 22 – Nov. 11: 7-14—21). Overall, Necas found the score sheet in 12 of Carolina’s 15 November games, producing multiple points seven times and a pair of efforts with at least three points: Nov. 3 vs. WSH (1-2—3) and Nov. 17 vs. STL (2-2—4). The 25-year-old Necas sits second in the League with 12-25—37 through 24 total contests this season. He also places among the 2024-25 leaders in power-play points (1st; 17), power-play assists (t-2nd; 12), game-winning goals (t-3rd; 4), assists (4th; 25) and even-strength assists (t-10th; 13).

Second Star – Mikko Rantanen (RW – COL)

• Rantanen shared the League lead with 11 total goals and four game-winning goals across 14 appearances (11-8—19) to guide the Avalanche (13-12-0, 26 points) to an 8-6-0 month. He scored in half of his 14 contests, highlighted by his second hat trick of the season Nov. 13 vs. LAK (3-1—4) as well as a pair of two-goal performances: Nov. 5 vs. SEA (2-0—2) and Nov. 9 vs. CAR (2-1—3). Rantanen, who produced six total multi-point games, additionally finished among the November leaders in even-strength goals (t-1st; 8), even-strength points (t-4th; 14), points (t-8th; 19) and power-play goals (t-9th; 3). The 28-year-old Rantanen, who is slated to represent Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, ranks sixth in the NHL with 15-19—34 through 25 total outings this season. He also places among the top 2024-25 performers in hat tricks (1st; 2), game-winning goals (t-3rd; 4), goals (t-4th; 15), even-strength goals (t‑8th; 10), power-play goals (t-8th; 5), even-strength points (t-9th; 22) and power-play points (t-9th; 12).

Third Star – Connor Hellebuyck (G – WIN)

• Hellebuyck paced the NHL in wins, going 8-2-0 with a 2.10 goals-against average, .931 save percentage and two shutouts in 10 starts to help the Jets (18-6-0, 36 points) maintain first place in the overall League standings. Hellebuyck also finished among the top November goaltenders (minimum: 5 GP) in shutouts (t-1st; 2), save percentage (3rd; .931), saves (5th; 282), shots against (6th; 303) and goals-against average (7th; 2.10). He yielded one or fewer goals in half of his 10 appearances, highlighted by a run in which he earned consecutive shutouts (Nov. 5 vs. UTA: 21 SV and Nov. 7 vs. COL: 35 SV) and set a franchise record for the longest shutout sequence (Nov. 3-9: 191:47). The 31-year-old Hellebuyck, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, has played in 18 total games this season, placing among the League leaders (minimum: 8 GP) in wins (1st; 15), shutouts (1st; 3), goals-against average (2nd; 2.11), save percentage (2nd; .928), saves (3rd; 487) and shots against (3rd; 525).

Fourth Star – Tony Alatis (Fan – WAS)

• GEICO and the NHL have launched the “NHL Fourth Star presented by GEICO,” a fan appreciation program that recognizes one dedicated hockey fan alongside the NHL’s monthly “Three Stars” players. This month’s “Fourth Star” is longtime Washington Capitals fan Tony Alatis, who has been attending Capitals games since 1975. Click here to watch a video that showcases the passion and energy Tony brings to every game to provide his team with a “Fan Advantage.”

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of March 2024.

First Star – Connor McDavid (C – EDM)

• McDavid paced the League with 24 assists and 31 points in 15 games (7-24—31) to lift the Oilers (45-23-5, 95 points) into second place in the Pacific Division via a 10-3-2 March. McDavid, who became the first NHL player to accumulate 30 points in a calendar month since he accomplished the feat in December 2022 (14-17—31 in 15 GP), also ranked among the March leaders in power-play points (1st; 10), power-play assists (t-1st; 8), plus/minus (t-10th; +12), game-winning goals (t-11th; 2) and shots on goal (18th; 51). He collected points in 13 of his 15 contests, highlighted by 11 multi-point performances. That included his ninth career four-assist outing (March 21 vs. BUF), five three-point efforts and a stretch of seven straight multi-point games to close the month (March 19-30: 4-15—19). McDavid picked up his 100th point March 7 at CBJ to become the sixth player in League history to reach the milestone at least seven times and the first to do so in four or more consecutive seasons since 1992-93, when Steve Yzerman (6) and Brett Hull (4) both achieved the feat. McDavid then collected his 90th assist March 24 at OTT to become the first player to hit the mark since Joe Thornton in 2006-07 (92). The 27-year-old McDavid has appeared in 71 total games this season (29-97—126), placing among the top performers in assists (1st; 97 – the most by any player since 1992-93), power-play assists (t-1st; 35), points (3rd; 126), power-play points (3rd; 42) and plus/minus (t-6th; +32).

Second Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

• MacKinnon ranked among the March leaders in points (2nd; 27), shots on goal (t-2nd; 68), plus/minus (4th; +14), goals (t-4th; 11), assists (t-4th; 16) and power-play points (t-4th; 8) across 13 contests to power the Avalanche (47-22-6, 100 points) to their seventh straight playoff berth via a 10-2-1 month. He ran his home and overall point streaks to 35 (Oct. 19 – March 26: 29-48—77) and 19 (Feb. 13 – March 26: 13-25—38) games, respectively, before being held off the scoresheet March 28 vs. NYR. The former finished as the second-longest home point streak in NHL history – behind Wayne Gretzky’s unblemished 1988-89 home campaign (33-70—103 in 40 GP w/ LAK) – while the latter made MacKinnon the first player in League history to produce two separate point streaks of at least 19 games within the same season (also Nov. 20 – Dec. 27: 13-23—36). MacKinnon rebounded from his lone pointless outing with 2-2—4 March 30 vs. NSH, his eighth multi-point performance of the month, third with four points and second with multiple goals. The 28-year-old MacKinnon tops the NHL with 47-80—127 through 75 total contests this season, the second-most points in one campaign in franchise history behind Peter Stastny in 1981-82 (46-93—139 in 80 GP w/ QUE). MacKinnon also sits among the 2023-24 leaders in shots on goal (1st; 369), power-play points (2nd; 44), assists (3rd; 80), power-play assists (3rd; 34), goals (4th; 47), game-winning goals (t-4th; 9) and plus/minus (t-6th; +32).

Third Star – Filip Forsberg (LW – NAS)

• Forsberg shared second place in goals (12) and finished fifth in points (23) across 13 outings (12‑11—23) to help the Predators (43-27-4, 90 points) move into the first Wild Card spot in the Western Conference via a 9-2-2 month, highlighted by a franchise-record 18-game point streak from Feb. 17 – March 26 (16-0-2). Forsberg found the scoresheet in all but one of his March appearances, ending the month on a nine-game point streak (March 10-30: 8-9—17) that also featured a Nashville-record seven-game goal streak (March 13-28: 8-7—15). Overall, Forsberg scored in nine of his March contests, registered seven multi-point performances and collected a trio of game-winning goals (March 7 vs. BUF, March 13 at WPG and March 23 vs. DET). He also potted his franchise-record ninth career hat trick (March 7 vs. BUF) – five more than any other player in Predators history – and reached the 40-goal milestone for the second time (March 26 vs. VGK) – a first in team history. The 29-year-old Forsberg has played in 74 total contests this season (41-43—84), placing among the League leaders in game-winning goals (t-2nd; 10), shots on goal (5th; 304), goals (9th; 41) and points (13th; 84).

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of February 2024.

First Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)

• Auston Matthews would record 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points in 12 games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for the month of February. Matthews would reach the 50 goal plateau in his 54th game of the season (Feb. 21st at ARI), which would make him the fastest since Mario Lemieux (50gp w/PIT) in 1995-96. February would also mark the second time this season Matthews would record back to back hat tricks this season.

Second Star – Connor McDavid (C – EDM)

• Connor McDavid would record two goals and 25 assists for 27 points in 12 games played for the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid’s 25 assists would be the most in the League for the month of February by any player, and would be the first to do so in a month since Mario Lemieux (8g, 28a, 36p in 12gp w/PIT) in December of 1992. McDavid would also record his 600th career NHL assist in the month of February.

Third Star – Igor Shesterkin (G – NYR)

• Igor Shesterkin would go a perfect 7-0-0 with a 1.72 goals against average, a .953 save percentage, and one assist in seven games played for the New York Rangers in February. Shesterkin’s seven wins would be the most by a goalie for the month of February.

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of January 2024.

First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

• Nathan MacKinnon would lead the League with 12 goals and 14 assists for 26 points in 12 games for the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon, who was also the First Star for December, would find the scoresheet in all twelve games he played, and would extend his point streak to 13 games. MacKinnon would also extend his home point streak to 25 games, and would record multi-point games seven times including his four goal and one assist night against Washington on Jan. 24th.

Second Star – Stuart Skinner (G – EDM)

• In Nine appearances for the Edmonton Oilers, Stuart Skinner would go a perfect 9-0-0 with a 1.33 goals against average, and a .953 save percentage. Skinner’s netminding would help guide the Oilers as they embark on a 16 game winning streak that they are on going into the All Star break.

Third Star – Elias Pettersson (C – VAN)

• Elias Pettersson would record 14 goals and seven assists for 21 points in 13 games played for the Vancouver Canucks as he prepares for his fourth All Star appearance. Pettersson would lead the League with goals, game winning goals (5), and overtime goals (2) for the month of January. Pettersson would score in nine of his 13 games played, and would have five multi-point games. Pettersson would also become the first player in NHL history to score the game inning goal in four consecutive road games.

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Today the National Hockey League has announced the Stars of the Month for the month of December 2023.

First Star – Nathan MacKinnon (C – COL)

• Nathan MacKinnon would record 11 goals and lead the League with 18 assists and 29 points in 15 games played for the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon’s 29 points would set an Avalanche/Nordiques franchise record for most points in a calendar month that was previously set in February of 1981 by Peter Stastny. Mackinnon recorded at least a point in 14 of his 15 games, and would record the first ever 4 goal game in Avalanche team history.

Second Star – Auston Matthews (C – TOR)

• Auston Matthews would lead the NHL with 15 goals, and would record six assists for 21 points in 12 games played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews would score in nine of his 12 games played, and would include a point streak of seven games. Matthews would record five multi-goal games.

Third Star – Connor Hellebuyck (G – WIN)

• Connor Hellebuyck would go 7-0-2 with a 1.88 goals against average, and a.934 save percentage for the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck would tie for first in wins, but would come in second to Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord for goals against average and save percentage.

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