After an outstanding week in which he averaged two points per game (in four games), Islanders’ captain Anders Lee was named the NHL’s No. 3 Star of the Week.
Blackhawks wing Patrick Kane and Flames netminder Jakob Markstrom were named the league’s No. 1 and 2 Stars of the Week, respectively.
Lee, 31, entered the week with 14 goals. He added half of that — seven! — in four games over the week. He complimented his goal scoring with one assist for eight points.
From the NHL’s release:
“Lee scored in all four of his outings to lead the NHL with seven goals (7-1—8) and propel the Islanders (24-24-8, 56 points) to a trio of wins.