Canucks LW Sedin nabs First Star.
Canucks LW Sedin nabs First Star.
Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin, who scored his 150th career goal this past week, was named the NHLs First Star of the Week on Monday.
Also honored were Florida Panthers left wing David Booth and New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur.
Sedin led all scorers last week with five points in two games, helping the Canucks open their season with a pair of wins over the division rival Calgary Flames.
On Thursday, Sedin recorded three assists in a 6-0 triumph. Two days later, Sedin notched a pair of goals in a 5-4 overtime victory.
Booth received the Second Star for tallying three goals and four points in two games, including an overtime game-winner during Sundays 3-2 win over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Brodeur collected the Third Star after helping the Devils pick up back-to-back 2-1 victories over the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Brodeur posted a 0.97 goals-against average and .951 save percentage on the week.
