Marchand, McDavid, Nelson named NHL’s three stars of the week

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Boston Bruins centre Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal with right wing David Pastrnak (88) during third period NHL hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (Frank Gunn/CANADIAN PRESS)

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson are the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Marchand had three goals and four assists and posted a plus-8 rating in three games to power the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins to a perfect week.

McDavid had four goals and three assists in four games, extending his point streak to 11 games, as the Oilers went 3-1-0 to move into first place in the Western Conference standings.

Nelson shared the League had four goals in three games, including two in overtime, and added an assist to help the Islanders extend their point streak to a franchise-record 17 games.

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