The NHL has announced that Alexis Lafreniere has been named the First Star of the week.
From the NHL:
Lafrenière led the NHL with 5-2—7, highlighted by a pair of game-winning goals, in four contests to propel the Rangers (28-30-8, 64 points) to a perfect week. He notched 1-1—2, including the decisive tally, in a 6-2 triumph over the Philadelphia Flyers March 9. Lafrenière then recorded his second career hat trick, featuring his 24th career game-winning goal (and team-leading fifth of the campaign), in a 4-0 victory against the Calgary Flames March 10. He added 1-1—2, including an assist on the tiebreaking goal, in a 6-3 decision versus the Winnipeg Jets March 12 before being held off the scoresheet in a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild March 14. The 24-year-old Lafrenière, who has 9-6—15 in 11 contests since Jan. 31, has compiled 19-25—44 in 66 total games this season.