Rakell, Hughes, Thomas Named NHL Stars

Rakell led the NHL with seven goals to pace Pittsburgh to a 4-1-0 record. His current five-game goal streak is one shy of his career high, set from Dec. 21, 2017 to Jan. 2, 2018.

Hughes earned second-star honours with nine points (three goals, six assists) to lead the Devils to points in three of their four games (2-1-1). Thomas was the third star after accumulating eight points (five goals, three assists) in four games with the Blues (2-1-1).