Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson named NHL’s first star of the week

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) skates on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Calgary defenceman Rasmus Andersson has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after helping the Flames post their first three-game winning streak of the season.

Andersson led the NHL with nine points (two goals, seven assists) over four games.

Calgary opened the week with a 5-3 loss to Chicago before posting wins over Buffalo (6-2), Dallas (3-2, shootout) and Vancouver (5-2).

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The wins moved Calgary out of last place in the Western Conference and within six points of a playoff spot.

Columbus defenceman Zach Werenski had three goals and five assists over four games to claim second-star honours.

San Jose forward Macklin Celebrini had four goals, including a hat trick and two game-winners, and three assists in four games and was named third star.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 24, 2025.

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