Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid named 1st star for opening week of NHL season

Edmonton captain Connor McDavid, Toronto rookie forward Auston Matthews and Florida goaltender Roberto Luongo have been named the three stars for the opening week of the NHL season.

McDavid took first-star honours after scoring twice and adding an assist in each of the Oilers‘ first two games.

WATCH BELOW: Connor McDavid speaks to media after scoring two goals and adding one assist in the Edmonton Oilers season opener.

2:23 Connor McDavid speaks to media after 3 point season opener

READ MORE: McDavid’s 3 points leads Edmonton Oilers to season opener win over Calgary Flames

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Matthews became first player in the modern era to record four goals in his NHL debut in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Luongo went 2-0-0 with a 0.98 goals-against average and .957 save percentage to lead the Panthers to a pair of season-opening wins.

WATCH BELOW: Toronto Maple Leafs rookie centre Auston Matthews became the first player in NHL history to score four goals in their NHL debut.

0:49 Auston Matthews becomes first NHL player to score 4 goals in debut