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Welcome to another edition of the NHL Three Stars of the Week where we will recognize three players who had outstanding performances during this past week’s NHL action. Check back every Sunday for a new list of three stars for the previous week’s play.
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No. 1 Star: Jean Beliveau
The NHL and the hockey community lost one of the great Tuesday night when legendary Montreal Canadiens center Jean Beliveau passed away at the age of 83. The outpouring on social media and the various news sites served to show just how many lives Mr. Beliveau touched. Having grown up watching the NHL in 90s, Beliveau was long retired when I started watching the game – but I can appreciate what he meant to hockey and the Montreal Canadiens. This was a guy who accepted nearly every interview request, took time for the fans, and just put out class everywhere he went – whether it was in an official NHL capacity or not. Beliveau was honored throughout the week on nearly every NHL show and in all 30 arenas.
No. 2 Star: Bryan Little
Friday night was a historic night for Bryan Little and the Winnipeg Jets. Little scored three of Winnipeg’s six goals and added an assist in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. It was Little’s second hat trick of his career and the first hat trick for the Winnipeg Jets since they moved from Atlanta. Little scored 32 seconds apart early in the third period. Blake Wheeler assisted on all three of Little’s goals. Little had a chance at a fourth goal mid-way through the third when the Colorado goal was empty, but Ryan O’Reilly was able to get back and block the shot.
No. 3 Star: Karri Ramo
They don’t call him “Grand Theft Ramo” for nothing – Ramo and the Flames have been red hot to start the season and show no sign of slowing down headed into the holidays. Ramo has posted a win in six consecutive starts, including two shutouts. He has an 8-2-1 record for the season, along with a .918 SV% and a 2.31 GAA. All of this in a season that many expected to be a rebuilding year for the Calgary Flames. Take note Edmonton Oilers – this is how you turn your fans back into believers.
So far the only struggle appears to be seeing past Ramo when behind the net: