Ehlers rides 5-goal week to 1st star honors
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Nikolaj Ehlers is the NHL's latest recipient of its first star of the week distinction.
The Winnipeg Jets forward racked up five goals - including a natural hat trick and two game-winners - to go along with two assists in three victories.
Toronto Maple Leafs sophomore sensation Auston Matthews picked up second star of the week honors with four goals - including two overtime winners - in three games.
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom claimed the third star of the week after piling up nine points in four games.
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