Hat trick binge lands Tavares 1st star of the week honors

John Tavares' assault on the scoresheet has earned him No. 1 star status, as the NHL named the New York Islanders captain the top player of the week after netting two hat tricks in three games. Tavares also added an assist to his gaudy totals.

Elsewhere, emergency starting netminder Oscar Dansk earned second star honors, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to two more wins - one of which was a shutout - while posting a .968 save percentage.

Finally, Ottawa Senators forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau was named third star after registering one goal and five assists across three games.