Rakell, Hughes, Thomas Named NHL Three Stars

Rakell led the NHL with seven goals to pace Pittsburgh to a 4-1-0 record. His current five-game goal streak is one shy of his career high set in 2017-2018. Hughes earned second-star honours after topping the league with nine points (three goals, six assists) to lead the Devils to points in three of their four games (2-1-1).

Thomas was recognized as the third star after accumulating eight points (five goals, three assists) in four games with the Blues (2-1-1). The 26-year-old has points in 16 of his last 18 games and leads the Blues in scoring with 56 points through 58 contests.