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Tim Thomas, Steven Stamkos and Martin Broduer named the three stars of the week

Tim Thomas

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) makes a save against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, in Denver. The Bruins won 6-2. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

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The NHL named its three stars of the week for January 17-23. Tim Thomas was the first star, Steven Stamkos is the second star and Martin Brodeur was named the third star. Let’s take a look at their great weeks, which includes input from us as well as information from the NHL’s press release.

First star: Thomas

Tim Thomas just keeps winning save/goalie/player of the night/week/year(?) awards during his absolutely outstanding 2010-11 season. It’s a stretch to call last week his best, but it might have been the peak of his 2011 so far.

Thomas posted a 3-0-0 record, 1.33 goals-against average, .964 save percentage and one shutout as the Bruins (27-14-7) regained first place in a tight Northeast Division race. Thomas stopped 106 of 110 shots last week, beginning with a 31-save performance in a 7-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes Jan. 17 for his League-leading seventh shutout of the season.

Second star: Stamkos

What better way to follow the odds-on Vezina Trophy winner than with a player who might win the Art Ross and Hart Trophies? Stamkos managed to take the league lead in points on Sunday, but his week was pretty great overall.

Stamkos tallied a League-leading five goals last week, helping the Lightning (30-15-5) post four consecutive victories and stay atop the Southeast Division. Stamkos recorded points in all four games, starting with two goals in a 3-2 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Jan. 18.

Third star: Brodeur

While Thomas is a star of the present and Stamkos covers the present and the future, Brodeur is obviously an icon whose best days are likely behind him. Still, it’s great to see the future Hall of Famer’s name on such a list. Especially considering how miserable New Jersey’s season has been.

Brodeur posted a 3-0-0 record, 1.34 goals-against average and .949 save percentage, backstopping the Devils (16-29-3) to a season-high four-game winning streak and a 6-0-1 mark in their past seven games.