Wyatt Johnston’s dominant stretch isn’t going unnoticed by the NHL.
On Monday, the Dallas Stars center was named the NHL’s first star of the week. Johnston earned the weekly award for his performance in games between Nov. 24-30.
It was an impressive week for Johnston, who posted his 200th career point and 100th career assist in a win over the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 25. Johnston finished the week with nine points (five goals, four assists) as the Stars came away with four consecutive wins.
Johnston also scored a pivotal goal against the Utah Mammoth on Nov. 28 and posted a hat trick against the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 30.
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The Stars center was joined by Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel and Washington’s Tom Wilson in earning weekly awards. Hagel was the second star of the week, while Wilson was the third star.
Johnston ranks third on the Stars’ roster with 30 points (16 goals, 14 assists) in 26 games this season. The Stars return to the ice Tuesday, facing the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
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