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No. 1 Star: Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks
Hossa contributed 2 goals and an assist in the Blackhawks 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild, leading the Presidents' Trophy winners into round 2.
No. 2 Star: Tomas Vokoun, Pittsburgh Penguins...
No. 1 Star: Tomas Vokoun, Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins backup was stellar against the Boston Bruins, stopping 31 shots in a 2-1 victory, including all 12 he faced in the third period when the Pens were outshot 12-3. He made goals by Sidney Crosby and Joe Vitale stand up.
No. 2 Star...
No. 1 Star: Thomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres
Vanek continued his torrid start with his eight career hat trick and two assists as the Sabres dispatched the Boston Bruins 7-4. Cody Hodgson and Jason Pominville each had a goal and two assists as the Sabres snapped a four-game losing streak. Vanek's...