Kukla's Korner Hockey
Next entry: Nolan Not Behind The Bench Today
Previous entry: Marleau On IR
Stars Of The Week
by Paul on 02/18/08 at 02:01 PM ET
Comments (3)
NEW YORK (February 18, 2008) – St. Louis Blues goaltender Manny Legace, New York Islanders left wing Ruslan Fedotenko and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price have been named the NHL’s ‘Three Stars’ for the week ending February 17.
FIRST STAR – MANNY LEGACE, G, ST. LOUIS BLUES
Legace went 3-0-1 with a 1.49 goals-against average and .954 save percentage, stopping 124 of 130 shots. He made 25 saves in a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings Feb. 12, stopped 39 shots in a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche Feb. 14 and turned aside 42 of 43 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators, Feb. 16. He finished the week by making 18 saves in a 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Feb. 17. The Blues (27-22-9, 63 points) are three points out of a playoff berth in the Western Conference. Legace has appeared in 47 games, posting a record of 22-15-6, with a 2.26 goals-against average, .915 save percentage and four shutouts.
SECOND STAR – RUSLAN FEDOTENKO, LW, NEW YORK ISLANDERS
Fedotenko tallied five points (four goals, one assist), including two game-winning goals, as the Islanders recorded three victories for the week. On Feb. 12, he notched the game-winner and added one assist in a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. On Feb. 14, he recorded two goals in a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs and followed that up by tallying the game-winning goal in a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers Feb. 16.
THIRD STAR – CAREY PRICE, G, MONTREAL CANADIENS
Price went 3-0-0 with a 1.32 goals-against average, .963 save percentage and one shutout, stopping 103 of 107 shots as the Canadiens won three of four games for the week. On Feb. 13, he made 35 saves in a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers. On Feb. 16, he recorded his first NHL shutout by making 34 saves in a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers and followed that up by making 34 saves in a 5-3 victory over the Flyers Feb. 17. Price has appeared in 24 games, posting a record of 12-8-3, with a 2.72 goals-against average, .913 save percentage and one shutout.
Filed in: NHL Teams | KK Hockey | Permalink
Comments
FIRST STAR – MANNY LEGACE, G, ST. LOUIS BLUES
What is this...the NHL version of Sienfeld’s Bizzaro World? The next thing you’ll be telling me is Osgood was quoted as saying he’s so upset with the way he’s played that he wants to hang himself.
In fact, the world has gone so awry I suddenly have an uncontrollable urge to root for the Dive tonight. PLEASE, God, stop this madness! 
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 02/18/08 at 02:42 PM ET
This would be the second time Manny was 1st star for the week. I have always believed in Manny and would rather have him in net over Osgood for ANY game.
Posted by stuck at work from Mid Michigan on 02/18/08 at 08:13 PM ET
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Laraque Hit On Kronwall Will Be Reviewed
Blackhawks Play Both Sides Of The Ice
Play Until You Hear The Whistle
#14 Belongs In The JLA Rafters
Filatov Happy To Be In The KHL
Leafs Can Improve During Free Agency Period
About KK Hockey
Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.
From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.
Email Paul anytime at
Kukla’s Korner is always a free service for readers, but it costs some money to maintain. If you’re ever in a position to donate a few dollars to help out, we’d be very appreciative.
Hockey Links
Props to Legace. The guy deserves it..
Posted by Quick Laughs from Brooklyn on 02/18/08 at 02:36 PM ET