What Happened
The NHL named Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry its second star of the week after he went 2-0-1 with a .957 save percentage, closing the week with consecutive shutouts as Edmonton moved into first place in the Western Conference. Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson took first-star honors after leading the league with eight points in three games, and Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson was named third star after tying for the league lead with eight points.
Key Details
- Jarry made 25 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss to Detroit last Monday.
- Jarry then shut out the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders in 4-0 wins.
- Jarry is 4-1-2 this season with a 2.53 GAA and .901 save percentage.
- Thompson had five goals and three assists in three games, including his 10th career hat trick.
- Thompson posted his fourth five-point game in a 7-6 win over Anaheim on Thursday.
- Carlsson had eight points, including a league-high seven assists, with back-to-back three-assist games.
What It Means
Jarry's week helped lift the Oilers to the top of the Western Conference, a notable turn given his .901 season save percentage. Thompson's first-star nod reflects one of the league's hottest offensive stretches, while Carlsson's seven assists in a week underline his playmaking role in Anaheim.