From the NHL release:
BACKSTROM, MARCHAND AND MCGINN NAMED THREE STARS OF THE WEEK
NEW YORK (Jan. 16, 2017) – Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand and Carolina Hurricanes left wing Brock McGinn have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Jan. 15.
FIRST STAR – NICKLAS BACKSTROM, C, WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Backstrom led the league in assists and points with 3-7—10 in four contests as the Capitals won all four games to extend their overall winning streak to nine contests and propel Washington to the top of the NHL standings (29-9-5, 63 points).