Player of the week

Player of the week: Ray Whitney (L)
NHL has awarded Ray Whitney (L) of Phoenix Coyotes as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 1 assists for 3 points in 1 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Ray Whitney was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 2nd round of the 1991 entry draft. He has appeared in 993 NHL games during his career, notching 305 goals and adding 509 assists along with 371 penalty minutes. The 38 year old left wing has played 1 games with the Phoenix Coyotes this season, totalling 2+1=3 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Nathan Horton (R)
NHL has awarded Nathan Horton (R) of Boston Bruins as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Nathan Horton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 360 NHL games during his career, notching 124 goals and adding 121 assists along with 316 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 3 games with the Boston Bruins this season, totalling 2+5=7 with 0 PIM.

Player of the week: Teemu Selänne (R)
NHL has awarded Teemu Selänne (R) of Chicago Blackhawks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Finland, Teemu Selänne was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1988 entry draft. He has appeared in 1138 NHL games during his career, notching 584 goals and adding 640 assists along with 507 penalty minutes. The 40 year old right wing has played 6 games with the Chicago Blackhawks this season, totalling 5+7=12 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Joe Thornton (C)
NHL has awarded Joe Thornton (C) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 0 assists for 4 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Joe Thornton was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 846 NHL games during his career, notching 272 goals and adding 581 assists along with 831 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 10 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 7+4=11 with 0 PIM.

Player of the week: Milan Michalek (L)
NHL has awarded Milan Michalek (L) of Ottawa Senators as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Czech, Milan Michalek was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 1st round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 329 NHL games during his career, notching 98 goals and adding 130 assists along with 190 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has played 12 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 7+7=14 with 6 PIM.

Player of the week: Alexander Frolov (R)
NHL has awarded Alexander Frolov (R) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Alexander Frolov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 467 NHL games during his career, notching 152 goals and adding 188 assists along with 184 penalty minutes. The 28 year old right wing has played 12 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 3+7=10 with 0 PIM.

Player of the week: Patrik Elias (L)
NHL has awarded Patrik Elias (L) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Czech, Patrik Elias was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 2nd round of the 1994 entry draft. He has appeared in 840 NHL games during his career, notching 300 goals and adding 420 assists along with 409 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 18 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 5+9=14 with 6 PIM.

Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (L)
NHL has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 344 NHL games during his career, notching 233 goals and adding 213 assists along with 216 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 20 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 14+12=26 with 0 PIM.

Player of the week: Ilya Kovalchuk (L)
NHL has awarded Ilya Kovalchuk (L) of Dallas Stars as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 567 NHL games during his career, notching 312 goals and adding 273 assists along with 397 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 22 games with the Dallas Stars this season, totalling 15+13=28 with 13 PIM.

Player of the week: Henrik Sedin (C)
NHL has awarded Henrik Sedin (C) of Vancouver Canucks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Sweden, Henrik Sedin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 675 NHL games during his career, notching 123 goals and adding 366 assists along with 374 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 29 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 14+15=29 with 4 PIM.

Player of the week: Jarome Iginla (R)
NHL has awarded Jarome Iginla (R) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 0 assists for 4 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Jarome Iginla was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 1st round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 975 NHL games during his career, notching 428 goals and adding 452 assists along with 668 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 33 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 19+10=29 with 0 PIM.

Player of the week: Simeon Varlamov (G)
NHL has awarded Simeon Varlamov (G) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Week He registered 4 wins and allowed 3 goals in 4 games last week. He also had 1 shutout.

A native of Russia, Simeon Varlamov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 40 NHL games during his career, booking 2 career shutouts and allowing 83 goals. The 22 year old goaltender has played 34 games with the Washington Capitals this season, allowing 70 goals on 688 while booking 2 shutouts.

Player of the week: Brenden Morrow (L)
NHL has awarded Brenden Morrow (L) of New York Islanders as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Brenden Morrow was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 628 NHL games during his career, notching 192 goals and adding 227 assists along with 968 penalty minutes. The 31 year old left wing has played 37 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 19+11=30 with 25 PIM.

Player of the week: Daniel Sedin (L)
NHL has awarded Daniel Sedin (L) of Vancouver Canucks as Player Of The Week He registered 6 goals and 2 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Sweden, Daniel Sedin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 680 NHL games during his career, notching 194 goals and adding 298 assists along with 282 penalty minutes. The 30 year old left wing has played 38 games with the Vancouver Canucks this season, totalling 15+15=30 with 18 PIM.

Player of the week: Dany Heatley (L)
NHL has awarded Dany Heatley (L) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Dany Heatley was originally drafted to the NHL by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1st round of the 2000 entry draft. He has appeared in 549 NHL games during his career, notching 285 goals and adding 310 assists along with 480 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 42 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 25+27=52 with 24 PIM.

Player of the week: Kimmo Timonen (D)
NHL has awarded Kimmo Timonen (D) of Philadelphia Flyers as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Finland, Kimmo Timonen was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the of the 1993 entry draft. He has appeared in 776 NHL games during his career, notching 94 goals and adding 319 assists along with 468 penalty minutes. The 35 year old defenseman has played 46 games with the Philadelphia Flyers this season, totalling 4+21=25 with 16 PIM.

Player of the week: Travis Zajac (C)
NHL has awarded Travis Zajac (C) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Travis Zajac was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 292 NHL games during his career, notching 69 goals and adding 110 assists along with 78 penalty minutes. The 25 year old center has played 48 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 18+23=41 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Daniel Brière (R)
NHL has awarded Daniel Brière (R) of Philadelphia Flyers as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Daniel Brière was originally drafted to the NHL by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round of the 1996 entry draft. He has appeared in 648 NHL games during his career, notching 186 goals and adding 263 assists along with 528 penalty minutes. The 33 year old right wing has played 57 games with the Philadelphia Flyers this season, totalling 14+25=39 with 63 PIM.

Player of the week: Rick Nash (R)
NHL has awarded Rick Nash (R) of Columbus Blue Jackets as Player Of The Week He registered 1 goals and 5 assists for 6 points in 2 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Rick Nash was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 498 NHL games during his career, notching 221 goals and adding 188 assists along with 456 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has played 57 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 27+27=54 with 20 PIM.

Player of the week: Alexander Ovechkin (L)
NHL has awarded Alexander Ovechkin (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Alexander Ovechkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 385 NHL games during his career, notching 252 goals and adding 233 assists along with 218 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has played 61 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 33+32=65 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Petri Kontiola (R)
NHL has awarded Petri Kontiola (R) of Anaheim Ducks as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Finland, Petri Kontiola was originally drafted to the NHL by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 19 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 9 assists along with 8 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has played 7 games with the Anaheim Ducks this season, totalling 5+4=9 with 2 PIM. He has also played 58 games with the Iowa Chops this season, totalling 12+11=23 with 2 PIM.

Player of the week: Jarret Stoll (C)
NHL has awarded Jarret Stoll (C) of Los Angeles Kings as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Canada, Jarret Stoll was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2nd round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 428 NHL games during his career, notching 95 goals and adding 158 assists along with 331 penalty minutes. The 28 year old center has played 68 games with the Los Angeles Kings this season, totalling 18+29=47 with 25 PIM.

Player of the week: Alex Tanguay (L)
NHL has awarded Alex Tanguay (L) of Calgary Flames as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week.

A native of Canada, Alex Tanguay was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 720 NHL games during his career, notching 210 goals and adding 416 assists along with 386 penalty minutes. The 31 year old left wing has played 61 games with the Calgary Flames this season, totalling 17+29=46 with 41 PIM.

Player of the week: Joe Pavelski (C)
NHL has awarded Joe Pavelski (C) of San Jose Sharks as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Joe Pavelski was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 7th round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 281 NHL games during his career, notching 79 goals and adding 103 assists along with 122 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 73 games with the San Jose Sharks this season, totalling 21+34=55 with 30 PIM.

Player of the week: Patrick Marleau (C)
NHL has awarded Patrick Marleau (C) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Canada, Patrick Marleau was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 1st round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 948 NHL games during his career, notching 303 goals and adding 360 assists along with 321 penalty minutes. The 31 year old center has played 77 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 27+26=53 with 18 PIM.