Dahlin named NHL's 3rd Star of the Week

Rasmus Dahlin has been named the NHL's Third Star of the Week for the week ending January 8, the league announced Monday.
Dahlin recorded a career-high five points (2+3) in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild. He tied the game with under three minutes to go and then helped set up Victor Olofsson's overtime winner.
He finished the week with six points (2+4) in two games, leading all defensemen and tying Ottawa's Tim Stutzle for points per game (3.00) in that timeframe.

The 22-year-old blue liner also averaged 28:42 of ice time per game last week, which was second only to Colorado's Cale Makar.

Dahlin currently has 44 points (12+32) through 36 games this season and is on pace for a career-high 27 goals and 72 points.
This is the second time Dahlin has earned Star of the Week honors after taking home First Star accolades for the week ending October 24. Dylan Cozens (Second Star for the week ending December 4) and Tage Thompson (Second Star for the weeks ending December 11 and December 18) have also been named Stars of the Week this season.
Thompson, who was selected to represent the Sabres at All-Star Weekend in February was the NHL's Third Star for the month of December.
Fans can vote up to 10 times each day for two skaters and a goaltender to join Thompson on the Atlantic Division roster. Voting is open now through January 17.
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