Flyers G Mason, Blues RW Tarasenko, Sharks G Jones named NHL stars of the week

Flyers G Mason, Blues RW Tarasenko, Sharks G Jones named NHL stars of the week | iNFOnews.ca
Philadelphia Flyers left wing Michael Raffl (12), of Austria, congratulates goalie Steve Mason (35) following the team's win against the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Flyers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) A

NEW YORK – Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Steve Mason, St. Louis Blues right-wing Vladimir Tarasenko and San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones are the NHL’s “three stars of the week.

Mason led goaltenders last week with four wins in four outings, compiling a 1.71 goals-against average and .945 save percentage to propel the into the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Tarasenko shared the league lead with four goals in three outings and also paced the NHL with two game-winning goals, as the Bluesearned five of a possible six standings points to maintain second place in the Western Conference.

Jones went 3-0-0 with a 1.01 goals-against average and .962 save percentage, yielding only one goal in each of his three appearances, to guide the Sharks into first place in the Pacific Division.

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