Sabres' left-winger Thomas Vanek was named NHL first star of the week Monday, according to a report by the Canadian Press.
He picked up eight points in four games last week, helping Buffalo to a 3-0-1 record over the stretch.
Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom was named second star, and Stars' rookie left-winger Fabian Brunnstrom was the third star.
Sabres' Vanek Named NHL 'First Star'