By Canadian Press

Kyrou, Hughes, Huberdeau named NHL’s three stars of the week

Jan 3, 2022 | 11:28 AM

NEW YORK — St. Louis Blues centre Jordan Kyrou, New Jersey Devils centre Jack Hughes and Florida Panthers left-wing Jonathan Huberdeau have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Kyrou had three goals and four assists in two games, highlighted by a two-goal, two-assist performance in the Blues’ 6-4 win over Minnesota on Saturday at the 2022 Winter Classic.

The 23-year-old Toronto native also had a goal and two assists in the Blues’ 4-2 win over Edmonton on Wednesday.

Hughes tied for the NHL lead with eight points (three goals, five assists) to lead the Devils to a 3-0-0 week, highlighted by an overtime goal to cap a three-point night in a a 6-5 win over Edmonton on Friday.

Huberdeau also had eight points (one goal, seven assists) in three games to lead the Panthers to a perfect week. The 28-year-old from Saint-Jerome, Que., had a goal and four assists in his second career five-point game, a 9-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 3, 2022.

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