Two days after helping the Thrashers to a thrilling win, Ilya Kovalchuk was rewarded for his recent sizzling play. Kovalchuk on Monday was named one of the NHL's "Three Stars" of the week, joining Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur and Penguins rookie center Evgeni Malkin. Kovalchuk led the league in scoring last week with eight points, including six goals. The Russian left wing has eight tallies and eight assists in 12 games this season.