(New York) Sam Reinhart, of the Florida Panthers, Kyle Connor, of the Winnipeg Jets, and William Nylander, of the Toronto Maple Leafs, were named the three stars of the last week in the NHL.
Reinhart led the league with 10 points, including three goals, in four games and was chosen as first star. The Panthers took advantage of his contribution to win each of their four games.
Connor, the second star of the week, scored five goals in three games. He scored his fifth career hat trick Thursday against the Nashville Predators. He also collected three assists during the week.
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Kyle Connor
The Jets forward is tied for third on the circuit with 11 goals this season. Auston Matthews of the Maple Leafs leads the NHL with 13 goals.
Nylander was chosen as a third star after collecting four goals and three assists in four games.
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William Nylander
He ranks sixth on the circuit with 22 points, three less than the leader: Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks.
Nylander has recorded at least one point in each of the Leafs’ 15 games this season. This is the longest streak of its kind in Maple Leafs history to start a season.