Laine named NHL’s third star of the week 

COLUMBUS – The NHL announced Monday that forward Patrik Laine was named the League’s third star of the week for the seven-day stretch ending on Dec. 22.

Cale Makar and William Nylander were named the NHL's first and second stars of the week, respectively.

Last week, the 26-year-old right winger scored five goals in three games, including a hat trick against the Buffalo Sabres on Dec. 17. It was his 11th career hat trick.

He followed that performance with a goal in each of the two games against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 20 and 21. The native of Tampere, FIN registered 14 shots on goal over three games last week as well.

Since returning to play on Dec. 3, Laine has collected eight goals, all on the power play. In total, he has nine points this season. He is three points away from reaching the 400-point plateau in the NHL.

Laine and the Habs will be back in action on Monday at 7:00 p.m. ET against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Watch the game on TSN2 or RDS, or listen in on the radio on TSN 690 or 98.5 fm.