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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Sport
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Ex-Sabres Star Jack Eichel Rewarded For Monster Week
Jack Eichel (© Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images) Former Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel is in the middle of a career season with the Vegas Golden Knights. In 69 games with Vegas this campaign, the 2015 second-overall pick has scored 23 goals and has already set new career highs with 64 assists and 87 points. Advertisement Eichel is only continuing to stay hot as this season rolls on, and he has now been rewarded for it. The former Sabres captain was named the Second Star of the Week by the NHL for the week of March 17 to March 23. When looking at Eichel's stats during the week, it is easy to understand why he has been named Second Star. He was simply dominant during it, posting two goals and seven points in just three games. This included scoring a goal and recording three assists in Vegas' March 22 contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Eichel's ongoing hot streak started before this past week, too. In his last 12 games, the North Chelmsford, Massachusetts native has four goals and 18 points. Recent Sabres News Sabres' Ryan McLeod Continuing To Be Great Addition Advertisement New Sabres Defenseman Is Already Impressing Former Sabre Dylan Cozens Thriving With New Team Exciting Sabres Prospect Is Impressing Big Time In AHL Buffalo Sabres Sign Defenseman To Contract Extension Sabres Star Nearing Impressive New Career Highs Sabres Send First-Round Pick Back To AHL
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Devils Star Jesper Bratt Rewarded For Incredible Week
New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt has been named the NHL's Second Star of the Week from March 10 through March 16. Bratt undoubtedly earned this honor, as he had an excellent week for the Devils. In just three games during it, he had two goals, seven assists, and nine points. The 2016 sixth-round pick was also incredibly consistent during the week, as he had three points in all three of the Devils' games. Bratt has been excellent for the Devils all season, and being named the NHL's latest Second Star of the Week only adds to it. In 68 games this season, the 5-foot-10 forward has 19 goals, 79 points, and a plus-10 rating. He has also already set a new career-high with 60 assists this campaign. Bratt and the Devils are now set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 17. It will be intriguing to see if Bratt can stay hot during this contest from here. Recent Devils News Former Devils Forward Having Career Year With New Team New Devils Forward Is Making Great First Impression Devils Forward Snaps Cold Streak With Big Game New Devils Forward Cody Glass Is Already Impressing New Devils Forward Daniel Sprong Could Be Surprise Devils Sign Key Defenseman To Long-Term Extension
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nashville Predators' Steven Stamkos named NHL's Second Star of the Week
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week, behind Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon and ahead of Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. Stamkos finished with eight points — four goals and four assists — in three games with the Predators last week. After ending a 13-game pointless streak with a goal and two assists against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Stamkos had two assists against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. Then, on Saturday, Stamkos scored his first hat trick with the Predators, the 14th of his career, in a 3-2 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena. Stamkos also passed Mike Bossy on the NHL's all-time goal scoring list — he now ranks 23rd with 576 goals, one behind Mark Recchi's 577 which ranks 22nd. Stamkos, 35, has 21 goals and 20 assists for Nashville this season. He ranks third on the Predators in scoring behind Filip Forsberg (57 points) and Jonathan Marchessault (48 points). Stamkos signed a four-year, $32 million contract with Nashville over the summer after spending 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning. ESTES: The honeymoon is over for Barry Trotz as Nashville Predators' general manager Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex atjdaugherty@ Follow Alex on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @alexdaugherty1. Also check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Predators' Steven Stamkos named NHL's Second Star of the Week
Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Ducks vs Kraken 6-4: Ducks ride 3-goal second period to sink Kraken
The Anaheim Ducks used a dominant second period to secure a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at Climate Pledge Arena, earning their third straight win and moving within seven points of a Western Conference Wild Card spot. Ducks take control in second period Six different Anaheim players found the net, with Mason McTavish leading the way by scoring the equalizer early in the second and assisting on Robby Fabbri's go-ahead goal minutes later. Jackson LaCombe capped off the three-goal surge, giving the Ducks a 5-3 lead they would not relinquish. Seattle responded in the third period when Shane Wright scored on a power play to cut the deficit to one, but Frank Vatrano sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the final minutes. Offensive contributions Troy Terry, Cutter Gauthier, McTavish, Fabbri, LaCombe, and Vatrano all scored for Anaheim. Ryan Strome recorded two assists, helping the Ducks reach five goals for a third consecutive game for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Goaltender Lukas Dostal made 27 saves to earn his 13th win of the season. Seattle's Eeli Tolvanen, Mitchell Stephens, Jaden Schwartz, and Wright scored in the loss. Philipp Grubauer stopped 17 shots as the Kraken dropped to 22-27-3, falling behind Anaheim in the Pacific Division standings. Key moments McTavish's Impact: Named the NHL's Second Star of the Week, McTavish continued his strong play with a goal and an assist, marking his third straight multi-point game. Early Offense: The teams combined for five goals in the opening period, with Anaheim responding twice after falling behind 2-1. LaCombe's Emergence: The young defenseman now leads all Ducks blueliners in goals, assists, and points this season. Anaheim concludes its road trip Thursday against the Calgary Flames.
