Avalanche center Matt Duchene has been named the NHL's 'First Star' for the period ending December 19. Duchene notched a League-leading seven points last week, highlighted by a pair of game-winning goals, as the Avalanche extended their winning streak to six games and reclaimed first place in the Northwest Division. Duchene's three-game point streak ended but he led all Avalanche players in ice time (21:04) during a 3-2 victory over the Canadiens Dec. 19. The 19-year-old Haliburton, Ontario native leads the Avalanche in scoring with 34 points in 33 games.