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Brady Tkachuk, McDavid, Kaprizov named NHL's three stars of the week

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 19). Brady Tkachuk, McDavid, Kaprizov named NHL's three stars of the week. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/brady-tkachuk-mcdavid-kaprizov-named-nhl-s-three-stars-of-the-week/article_b13ba2e1-cd45-595b-89c8-495b79bdb8a2.html

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Brady Tkachuk, Florida Panthers winger, was named one of the NHL's three stars of the week for his exceptional performance from October 16 to 19, 2026. Tkachuk became the third player in NHL history and the first in 40 years to record natural hat tricks in consecutive games, scoring three goals against Columbus on Tuesday and Vancouver on Thursday. He also added four assists over these four days, tying for the lead with 10 points. Additionally, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers was named a star of the week after recording 10 points (three goals, seven assists), including a four-point performance in his 800th career game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild earned recognition with four goals and three assists over the same period, scoring his league-leading 10th goal of the season against Columbus on Sunday.

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Florida Panthers winger Brady Tkachuk, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. asserted

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Tkachuk became the third player in NHL history, and the first in 40 years, to record natural hat tricks in consecutive games, scoring three goals against Columbus on Tuesday and Vancouver on Thursday. He added four assists to tie for the lead with 10 points over four games. asserted

He → become → games

McDavid also had 10 points (three goals, seven assists), including a four-point performance in his 800th career game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. asserted

McDavid → have → Kings

Kaprizov registered four goals and three assists in four games. asserted

Kaprizov → register → games

He scored his league-leading 10th goal of the season, a game-winner against Columbus on Sunday. asserted

He → score → Sunday

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026. asserted

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Brady Tkachuk, McDavid, Kaprizov named NHL's three stars of the week

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