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Tkachuk, McDavid, Kaprizov earn NHL three stars of the week

The Canadian Press reports the three forwards led the league in points and historic scoring feats.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:31 GMT

Florida Panthers winger Brady Tkachuk, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov were named the NHL's three stars of the week, according to The Canadian Press on Oct. 19, 2026.

Tkachuk became the third player ever, and the first in 40 years, to record natural hat tricks in consecutive games, scoring three goals against Columbus on Tuesday and Vancouver on Thursday, and adding four assists to tie for the league lead with 10 points over four games.

McDavid also posted 10 points – three goals and seven assists – including a four‑point effort in his 800th career game against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.

Kaprizov contributed four goals and three assists in the same four‑game span, scoring his league‑leading 10th goal of the season, a game‑winner against Columbus on Sunday.

Key facts

Brady Tkachuk recorded natural hat tricks in consecutive games, a feat last achieved 40 years ago. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Tkachuk, McDavid and Kaprizov each tallied 10 points over the past four games. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Kirill Kaprizov scored his 10th goal of the season, a game‑winner against Columbus. (winnipegfreepress.com)