Sharks center Joe Thornton on Monday was named the NHL?s ?First Star? of the week, as reported by Yahoo.com. Also honored were Predators goaltender Dan Ellis and Bruins center David Krejci. Thornton scored seven goals and eight points over four games during the week, as the Sharks clinched the Pacific Division title for the third time in franchise history.

Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is the NHL?s first star of the week for the second time in three weeks, as reported by the Canadian Press. He scored his 60th goal of the season last week and led all scorers with seven points in three games. Maple Leafs goalie Vesa Toskala is the second star and Flyers centre Daniel Briere is the third star.

Flames right wing Jarome Iginla on Monday was named the NHL?s ?First Star? of the week. Also honored were Penguins right wing Petr Sykora and Panthers goaltender Tomas Vokoun. Iginla notched five goals and eight points in four games as the Flames ended the week tied with the Wild and Avalanche for the top spot in the Northwest Division. The 30-year-old All-Star tallied at least one goal in each contest on the week as Calgary posted a 2-2-0 record.

Flames captain Jarome Iginla made franchise history Monday. With 1:33 remaining in the first period of Calgary?s game against the Blues, Iginla scored career goal No. 365, giving him sole possession of first place on the franchise list in that category, according to a Yahoo.com report.

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Mats Sundin played his 1,300th career game in Thursday night?s 8-2 win over the Boston Bruins, becoming the 46th player in NHL history to reach that mark.

Sam Gagner, who averaged over a point per game last month, on Tuesday was named the NHL?s Rookie of the Month for February, as reported by Yahoo.com. The sixth overall pick by Edmonton in the 2007 draft, Gagner recorded three goals and 10 assists in 12 games for the Oilers during the month. The 18-year-old posted a nine-game points streak and was kept off the scoresheet on just two occasions.

Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, who led all players in scoring with 26 points in February, on Monday was named the NHL?s ?First Star? of the month, as reported by Yahoo.com. Goaltender Marty Turco of the Stars received ?Second Star? honors, while Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek was dubbed the month?s ?Third Star.?

Maple Leafs' center Mats Sundin, who declined to waive the no-trade clause in his contract, on Monday was named the NHL?s ?First Star? of the Week. Also honored were Bruins' goaltender Tim Thomas and Flyers' right wing Mike Knuble.