(New York) Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews was named the National Hockey League’s first star of the past week after scoring seven goals and four assists in four games.
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The 24-year-old skater notably set a new team mark by taking his total to 56 goals by scoring twice in a 4-3 overtime win against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, putting him ahead of Rick Vaive, who had held the old mark of 54 for 40 years.
Matthews’ performance, now with an NHL-high 58 goals in 67 games, helped the Leafs qualify for the playoffs for the sixth straight year.
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson, who scored three goals and five assists in three games, and Florida Panthers left winger Jonathan Huberdeau, who scored three goals and four assists in three games, were named second and third. stars.