Lightning center Steven Stamkos, Penguins center Sidney Crosby, and Blackhawks goaltender Ray Emery have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the month of February, according to an NHL.com report.

FIRST STAR – STEVEN STAMKOS, C, LIGHTNING

Stamkos posted 10-10—20 in 14 February games, tying for first in the League in goals (with the Jets' Andrew Ladd) and ranking third in points. He scored goals in six straight contests from Feb. 16-26 (seven total), the longest such streak in the NHL this season.

SECOND STAR – SIDNEY CROSBY, C, PENGUINS

Crosby led the NHL with 18 assists and 24 points in 14 games. He recorded six three-point performances during the month and registered at least one point in 11 of 14 contests. .

THIRD STAR – RAY EMERY, G, BLACKHAWKS

Emery posted a 7-0-0 record, 1.66 goals-against average and .941 save percentage in eight games as the Blackhawks continued their record-setting start to the season. He allowed two goals or fewer in seven of his eight appearances and secured shootout victories over the Flames Feb. 2 and Canucks Feb. 19.