Tage Thompson, Tristan Jarry, and Leo Carlsson Named NHL Stars of the Week

Buffalo Sabres Forward Tage Thompson Claims NHL Star of the Week Honors After California Scoring Surge

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson led the league with five goals and eight points across three games. Thompson drove Buffalo to three consecutive victories during a road trip through California, highlighted by a five-point performance against the Anaheim Ducks that included a hat trick and two assists. The 29-year-old forward opened his week with an assist in a 2-0 victory against the San Jose Sharks, before exploding for his multi-goal night in Anaheim. He closed the stretch with two goals in a 3-2 defeat of the Los Angeles Kings. Since joining Buffalo in 2018, Thompson has scored 223 goals, moving him past former Slovak forward Miroslav Šatan into ninth place on the franchise’s all-time goalscoring list by a single tally.

Edmonton Oilers Goaltender Tristan Jarry Blanks Opponents to Claim Second Star

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry captured the week’s second star by securing two shutouts in three appearances, pushing the Canadian club to the top of the Western Conference standings. Jarry stopped 24 shots in a 4-0 defeat of the Calgary Flames and followed it with 18 saves in another 4-0 shutout against the New York Islanders. Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl was named first star after he collected nine points with two goals in each of his three games. Calgary goaltender Devin Cooley stopped 66 of 68 shots for a 97.1 save percentage, and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler became the youngest at 21 years and 335 days to start and win an NHL outdoor game during the Heritage Classic against the Winnipeg Jets.

Anaheim Ducks Center Leo Carlsson Secures Third Star with Seven Assists

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson rounded out the official league selections as the week’s third star, finishing directly behind Thompson in overall productivity with one goal and seven assists in three matches. The 21-year-old Swedish forward opened his week with a goal and an assist in a 5-6 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, then delivered three assists apiece in high-scoring contests against Buffalo and Ottawa.

Carlsson’s playmaker surge brought his season assist total to 17 through 14 games, ranking him third across the entire NHL. Only Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchard with 18 assists and Edmonton captain Connor McDavid with 30 assists sit ahead of the young Anaheim center in the early-season league standings.

Frequently Asked Questions About the NHL Weekly Honors

How many career goals does Tage Thompson have with the Buffalo Sabres?

Tage Thompson has scored 223 goals since joining the Buffalo Sabres in 2018, placing him ninth in franchise history ahead of Miroslav Šatan.

Which team climbed to the top of the Western Conference standings during this stretch?

The Edmonton Oilers ascended to the top of the Western Conference, aided by back-to-back shutouts from goaltender Tristan Jarry.

How many total points did Leo Carlsson accumulate during his three-game week?

Leo Carlsson recorded eight points, consisting of one goal and seven assists, across games against Vancouver, Buffalo, and Ottawa.