For another Monday, the NHL has named the three stars of the week that was.

It was a banner seven-day stretch for Sebastian Aho, who was named the league's first star. The Carolina Hurricanes rookie recorded his first career hat trick, totaled four goals, and chipped in one assist, helping his team sweep its three-game schedule.

The hottest scorer over the last two months in the NHL, Minnesota Wild center Mikael Granlund, was named the second star. He recorded his first hat trick Saturday versus the Canucks, and finished with a league-high six points.

Finally, with two shutouts to claim the league lead in that category, Peter Budaj earned third-star honors. The netminder won three games, helping extend the club's win streak to five before his loss Sunday to the Capitals.

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