Jeff Carter Named NHL’s First Star Of The Week

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Updated: November 22, 2016

According to Jon Rosen of lakingsinsider.com Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter has been named NHL’s First Star of the Week.

Jeff Carter, who was the first star in each of the last three games, was also named the NHL’s first star of the week.

— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) November 21, 2016

The Los Angeles Kings public relations department also reported the news.

Jeff Carter, Cam Ward and Nicklas Backstrom have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Nov. 20.

— LAKingsPR (@LAKingsPR) November 21, 2016

The NHL confirmed the news.

Jeff Carter (@LAKings), Cam Ward (@NHLCanes), Nicklas Backstrom (@Capitals) named Three Stars of the week. https://t.co/HliBYPsXXs

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 21, 2016

Carter is coming off a great week in which he was named the first start in each of the last three games for Los Angeles which resulted in wins.

So far this season he has played in 20 games and recorded 17 points, 9 goals and 8 assists. Out of his 9 goals 5 this year have been the game winner.

Los Angeles will take on the New York Islanders on Wednesday night at Staples Center.

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