It's hardly a surprise, but there's little doubt Filip Forsberg deserves this honor.

The Nashville Predators forward was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after becoming the first player in franchise history to score eight goals in a span of four consecutive games.

He collected a hat trick in a loss to the Calgary Flames and then racked up another three-goal effort in a win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, adding single-goal performances on Saturday and Sunday against the Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers, respectively.

Jonathan Toews was named second star of the week for compiling nine points in three games, all victories for his Chicago Blackhawks. More than half of that production came in Tuesday's victory over the Minnesota Wild, in which the Blackhawks captain tied career highs with a hat trick and five points.

Johnny Gaudreau was named third star of the week for posting eight points in four consecutive road wins for the Flames. He chipped in four assists against the Predators on Tuesday and book-ended his week with a two-goal, three-point night against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

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