The top 5 plays from the last 5 days

There have been plenty of memorable moments in the NHL this week, from highlight-reel goals to eye-popping defensive plays.

Here are the top five plays from the last five days:

Kesler's solo effort stuns Coyotes

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler pulled off the best individual effort of the week, and he did it shorthanded to boot. 

Burns saves a goal by batting the puck out of the air

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns prevented a sure goal when he knocked the puck out of the air and off of the goal line in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens Monday.

Pominville loses his stick, gets it back and scores

Minnesota Wild winger Jason Pominville lost his stick near the crease after a chance on Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby, but Pominville stayed with the play and was rewarded.

Michal Rozsival threads the needle and finds Toews for a goal

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival isn't known for his offensive skills, but he fed Jonathan Toews with a perfect pass to set up an ever nicer goal on Monday.

The Hamburglar robs Andrew Ladd with a sliding pad save

Ottawa Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond has almost singlehandedly resurrected the team's playoff hopes, and he's done it by making spectacular saves like this.