Toronto Maple Leafs star rookie Auston Matthews has been named the NHL's first star of the week, followed by Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers and Marc-Andre Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Matthews led all players with four goals and two assists for six points in three games, with his marquee performance coming during the Centennial Classic on New Year's Day in which he recorded two goals, including the overtime winner.
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Matthews now leads all rookies in goals and points, and sits second only to Sidney Crosby in goals scored among all players.
Kreider also scored four goals - including his second career hat trick - and added an assist for five points in three games.
Fleury won three games for the Penguins, stopping 77 of the 82 shots against for a save percentage of .939. He'll be relied upon heavily with in the coming weeks with Matt Murray sidelined with an injury.
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