Sorokin, Thompson, Sanderson named NHL stars of the week

thestar.com February 3, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson, and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Sorokin earned the top spot with a 3-0-0 record, a 1.33 goals-against average, and one shutout. He helped the Islanders achieve a seven-game win streak. Thompson led the league with eight points, including a hat trick against Boston. Sanderson recorded two goals and four assists, highlighted by a four-point game in Ottawa's win over Minnesota.


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