Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov: Named "first star" of January

Kuznetsov was named the NHL's first star for the month of January.

Analysis:

The Russian pivot tied for first in the NHL with seven goals and 13 assists in 15 games in the first month of 2017. He's been a point-per-game player since the beginning of December, putting a sluggish start to the season behind him. Kuznetsov again looks like the potent producer who led the team in scoring in 2015-16, so make sure he's a mainstay in your lineup from here on out.