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Matthews, Kreider, Fleury named NHL three stars of the week

Matthews, Kreider, Fleury named NHL three stars of the week | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto Maple Leafs winger Connor Brown (12) celebrates his goal with teammates Zach Hyman (11) and Auston Matthews during third period NHL Centennial Classic hockey action against the Detroit Red Wings, in Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Matthews, New York Rangers left-wing Chris Kreider and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury are the NHL's three stars of the week.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

NEW YORK – Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, New York Rangers left-wing Chris Kreider and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury are the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Matthews led the NHL with six points (four goals, two assists) in three outings to help the Maple Leafs complete a perfect week. Matthews capped his week by scoring twice, including in overtime, as Toronto beat Detroit 5-4 Sunday in the outdoor Centennial Classic.

The 19-year-old from Scottsdale, Ariz., leads rookies in goals (20) andpoints (32).

Kreider had four goals and an assist in three games as the Rangers picked up three wins. He closed 2016 with his second career hat trick in a 6-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.

Fleury turned aside 77 of the 82 shots he faced last week to guide the Penguins to three wins.

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