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Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames
Gaudreau scored a hat trick in the Flames' 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. He has 16 points in 10 games in December.
Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings
Howard allowed three goals on six shots and was pulled in the first period of the Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Wings have lost each of Howard's past four starts.
@ESPN_Burnside: So, do you think the holiday break will be even sweeter for Patrick Sharp, Johnny Oduya and the Dallas Stars after waxing the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Tuesday night?