Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov and Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Oct. 25.

FIRST STAR – EVGENY KUZNETSOV, C, CAPITALS

Kuznetsov paced the NHL with six assists and nine points – and also shared the League lead with a +5 rating – as the Capitals (6-1-0, 12 points) won all three of their games. He began the week with three assists, matching a career high, in a 6-2 victory over the Flames Oct. 20. 

SECOND STAR – ANDREI MARKOV, D, CANADIENS

Markov shared first among defensemen with 1-5—6 as the Canadiens (9-0-0, 18 points) won all three of their contests to extend the franchise’s best start in its 98-year NHL history. 

THIRD STAR – JONATHAN QUICK, G, KINGS

Quick posted a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 goals-against average, .971 save percentage and one shutout as the Kings (5-3-0, 10 points) extended their winning streak to five games.