Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has been named the NHL’s First Star of the Week after scoring a league-leading five goals over the last seven days.
Ehlers had a hat trick plus a pair of game winners during the stretch. He also posted two assists, helping Winnipeg pick up three straight victories.
“It’s pretty cool. Guys were congratulating me. It feels good but it was a team effort.” Ehlers said. “It’s something I can be proud of, but it’s only one week, we got many weeks to go. So I want to try and keep this going.”
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The 21-year-old Dane leads the Jets with seven points in five games this season. He is tied for fourth in the NHL when it comes to goal-scoring.
“A confident player right now.” head coach Paul Maurice said. “A big smile on his face when he’s playing the game and that’s usually when he’s at his best, and that line has had some moments of very powerful hockey.”
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews and Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom round out the NHL’s Three Stars of the Week.
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