When MacKinnon’s thoughts were relayed to Bedard down the Ball Arena hall in the next locker room on Monday, Bedard was flattered. Getting eviscerated by broadcasters, poked and prodded and picked apart by local reporters and doubted by fans with unreachable expectations comes with the gig when you’re a No. 1 pick. It’s easy to brush off.

Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche had a tremendous week. He became the first player this season to hit the 100-point mark as he dominated over the past

The league also recognized Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel as the Second Star and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl as the Third. "Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel and Edmonton Oilers ...

Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers were named the three stars for the month of February.

Draisaitl scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers. Draisaitl is on a 10-game point streak, and he's scored a goal in seven straight contests.