Parise, Elliott, Kessel named 3 stars of the week

Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise, St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott, and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

Parise took home top honors after leading the league with five goals and seven points in three games. His offensive outburst helped push his club's current winning streak to five games, moving them back into a playoff spot.

Elliott was named the runner up after a perfect week that saw him shutout the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks. His two goose eggs helped the Blues clinch their fifth straight playoff berth, while matching a career high with his third straight shutout.

Kessel's two best games since becoming a member of the Penguins earned him third place honors. The 28-year-old finished with seven points in three games, five of which came in 7-2 drumming of the Detroit Red Wings.