Kovalchuk named NHL's 2nd star
February, 6, 2012
Feb 6
11:21
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Katie Strang | ESPNNewYork.com
Ilya Kovalchuk was named the NHL's second star of the week, the league announced Monday morning.
The star sniper helped boost the Devils to four consecutive wins following the All-Star Break with ten points (three goals, seven assists) during that span.
Kovalchuk tallied a game-tying power-play goal and the shootout winner in the Devils 4-3 win against the Rangers last Tuesday and followed up with three consecutive three-point performances.
The 6-2, 230-pound winger also knocked out Philaelphia's Brayden Schenn in New Jersey's 6-4 win over the Flyers Saturday.
The 28-year-old Russian sniper, who leads the Devils with 22 goals, finished behind Edmonton's Sam Gagner who delivered a thrilling eight-point effort Thursday against Chicago. Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer finished as the week's third star.
The star sniper helped boost the Devils to four consecutive wins following the All-Star Break with ten points (three goals, seven assists) during that span.
Kovalchuk tallied a game-tying power-play goal and the shootout winner in the Devils 4-3 win against the Rangers last Tuesday and followed up with three consecutive three-point performances.
The 6-2, 230-pound winger also knocked out Philaelphia's Brayden Schenn in New Jersey's 6-4 win over the Flyers Saturday.
The 28-year-old Russian sniper, who leads the Devils with 22 goals, finished behind Edmonton's Sam Gagner who delivered a thrilling eight-point effort Thursday against Chicago. Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer finished as the week's third star.
Katie Strang
ESPNNewYork.comKatie Strang covers the Rangers, Islanders and Devils for ESPNNewYork.com. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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