FIRST STAR - CRAIG ANDERSON, G, OTTAWA SENATORS
Anderson, who took a leave of absence to be with his wife, Nicholle, during cancer treatment, posted a SO in his 1st game since Dec. 5. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Anderson is second in Senators history to post 4 shutouts in his first 20 GP in a season (Lalime, 2000-01: 4 SO in 19 GP). This is the first season in Senators history that two goalies (Anderson and Mike Condon) have posted at least 4 shutouts apiece.
SECOND STAR - HENRIK LUNDQVST, G, NEW YORK RANGERS
Lundqvist made 32 saves against the Colorado AValanche, which recorded his 400th career NHL win, becoming the 12th in NHL history and 1st European-born goalie to earn the feat. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Lundqvist earned the 400 win mark quicker than any NHL goaltender all-time. Martin Brodeur is second at 735. Lundqvist is 1st Rangers goaltender to earn 400 wins & 3rd in NHL history to hit mark with one club (Brodeur: 688 with Devils; Esposito: 418 with Chicago). Lundqvist sits alone in 12th place on NHL’s all-time wins list.
THIRD STAR - PATRIK BERGLUND, C, ST. LOUIS BLUES
Berglund (3-0—3) posted his first career hat trick to propel the Blues to their fourth straight win. It took 611 games played for Berglund to earn the feat as the Blues improved to 5-1-0 since Mike Yeo was named head coach on Feb. 1.
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