Gaudreau, Holtby, Kane named NHL’s 3 stars of December

Flames Johnny Gaudreau is named the NHL first star of the week (Dec 21-27), Matt Stajan & Bob Hartley describe Gaudreau as a special player, key to their recent success.

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau is the NHL’s first star of December after leading the league with 12 goals in 13 games over the month.

Gaudreau also had six assists as the Flames went 9-4-0 in December and completed a franchise-record run of 11 straight home victories.

He registered at least one point in nine of his 13 appearances, highlighted by three game-winning goals, four multi-goal performances and a pair of hat tricks.

Washington goaltender Braden Holtby is the second star with a 9-0-1 record, 1.69 goals-against average, .947 save percentage and one shutout in 11 appearances

Chicago winger Patrick Kane is the third star as the month’s leading scorer with 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists).

Anaheim goaltender John Gibson is the league’s top rookie of December with a 5-3-1 record, 1.62 goals-against average, .929 save percentage and three shutouts in 10 appearances.

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