Atlanta goaltender Ondrej Pavelec, Thrashers defenseman Dustin Byfuglien and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending November 28.
Pavelec took First Star honors by leading his club to three consecutive home victories over the course of the week against Detroit, Montreal and Boston, during which he turned aside 97-of-99 shots.
The 23-year-old allowed a goal each to the Red Wings and Bruins, then stopped all 25 shots he faced in a 3-0 whitewash of the Canadiens last Friday -- his second shutout of the season. Byfuglien, who had been converted from forward to defenseman upon his acquisition from Stanley Cup champion Chicago, was awarded the Second Star after he posted two goals and four assists in three games. His best performance of the week came in a 4-1 win over Boston on Sunday, where the Minnesota native figured in all Atlanta tallies with a goal and three assists. Taking the Third Star was Crosby, who recorded seven points (4G, 3A) in four games. In a 4-1 decision over Calgary on Saturday, the 23-year-old registered his sixth career hat trick and also reached the 200-goal plateau for his career.
Pavelec took First Star honors by leading his club to three consecutive home victories over the course of the week against Detroit, Montreal and Boston, during which he turned aside 97-of-99 shots.
The 23-year-old allowed a goal each to the Red Wings and Bruins, then stopped all 25 shots he faced in a 3-0 whitewash of the Canadiens last Friday -- his second shutout of the season. Byfuglien, who had been converted from forward to defenseman upon his acquisition from Stanley Cup champion Chicago, was awarded the Second Star after he posted two goals and four assists in three games. His best performance of the week came in a 4-1 win over Boston on Sunday, where the Minnesota native figured in all Atlanta tallies with a goal and three assists. Taking the Third Star was Crosby, who recorded seven points (4G, 3A) in four games. In a 4-1 decision over Calgary on Saturday, the 23-year-old registered his sixth career hat trick and also reached the 200-goal plateau for his career. 
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