Buffalo Sabres Dustin Tokarski named NHL first star of the week

Buffalo Sabres Dustin Tokarski named NHL first star of the week
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Apr 17, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski (31) watches the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski has been named the NHL’s first star of the week.

Tokarski, 31, helped the Sabres to a 2-1-1 record last week while posting a .934 save percentage and a 2.27-goals against average. He made 29 stops in a 3-2 SO loss against the Bruins on April 13, then posted 27 stops in a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals two days later. He finished the week with starts against the Penguins on April 17th and 18th, making 38 saves and 34 saves in a 3-2 loss and a 4-2 win.

Second star of the week was New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin, 29, who scored 10 points in four games last week. He kicked off his week with a goal in a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on April 13, before having three multiple point nights. He had two goals and an assists in a 4-0 win April 15, a goal and three assists on April 17 and a two assist night April 18th.

Mark Stone was named the third star of the week after scoring eight points in four games. He posted back-to-back one goal, one assist games against the LA Kings on April 12th and 14th, before notching two assists in a 4-0 win over the Ducks on April 16. Two days later, he posted another one goal, one assist performance in a 5-2 win.

Zach Laing is the Nation Network’s news director and senior columnist. He can be followed on Twitter at @zjlaing, or reached by email at zach@oilersnation.com.

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