NYR G #31 Record20-4-2GAA2.07Save %93.7 As we near the All-Star break, the find themselves tied for first place in the Metropolitan Division with the third-most points in the Eastern Conference. One of the biggest reasons for that has been the play of goaltender .Entering Friday, Shesterkin leads the NHL with a .937 save percentage and ranks second with a 2.07 goals-against-average. In 26 games, the 26-year-old netminder boasts a 20-4-2 record and has three shutouts to his name. In six games this month, Shesterkin has allowed a grand total of 10 goals. In addition, he had back-to-back shutouts against the and earlier this month.In Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the , Shesterkin did yield a pair of goals in the second period. However, he turned in a very strong game in which he stopped 34 of the 36 shots that he faced on the night.Shesterkin came up huge in the shootout as he stopped the likes of , , and in what turned into a six-round shootout. Shesterkin's save on Kaliyev to clinch the win may have been the most impre sive as he showed tremendous poise in net against a player that has a very quick shot. For so many years, the Rangers had a constant in net in the form of five-time All-Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. After serving as Lundqvist's backup during the 2019-20 season, Shesterkin has been tabbed as "the guy" over the past two seasons and he hasn't disappointed.Midway through the 2021-22 season, Shesterkin is certainly in the Vezina Trophy conversation and there's no telling what the ceiling is on this talented netminder. BOS RW #88 G20A18+/-+4 Throughout the majority of the season so far, it's been the show when it comes to the . That's because had some struggles, including recording just two points (a pair of a sists) in seven games during December. Entering Friday, Marchand leads the Bruins in points (46), goals (21) and a sists (25) and, despite those numbers, he was snubbed from being selected to next month's NHL All-Star Game. However, Pastrnak is really starting to turn it on.In January, Pastrnak has looked like the traditional playmaker that we've all come to expect. In 14 games, the Bruins winger has recorded 12 goals and five a sists. Throughout that stretch, Pastrnak has registered five multi-point games, including recording a goal and an a sist in a 5-3 lo s to the earlier this week. Taylor Hall and David Pastrnak team up for the equalizer.Quite the feed from Hall: Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) In addition, "Pasta," as many call him around the league, has notched points in all but four of those January contests. He's looked more aggre sive and appears to be putting the puck in the net any chance he gets like we've seen in the past. Pastrnak is currently on pace to finish the regular season with 78 points (41 goals and 37 a sists). While that's not going to record any new Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Jersey career-highs, having the lethal Pastrnak that hockey fans have grown accustomed to seeing is going to be huge for the Bruins down the stretch. PIT C #87 G11A23+/-+11 Despite getting off to a slower start this season, Crosby is really beginning to hit his stride as of late. Over his past six games, Crosby has registered at least one point in four of those contests and has scored goals in four of them.Crosby had an incredible last week with the highlight being a four-point performance in a ' 5-2 win over the on Friday. The Penguins center scored three goals and recorded an a sist, including one of those goals coming on the power play. While Crosby's goal-scoring prowe s is always something to behold, his playmaking ability can never be understated.In the opening minute of Friday's contest, Crosby was able to corral the puck, slid the puck to a wide-open Bryan Demoulin, and Demoulin buried a shot past Blue Jackets goaltender to give the Penguins an early 1-0 lead.The Penguins did end up needing Crosby's goal-scoring ability against the Blue Jackets, who even took a 2-1 late in the opening period. When it comes to Crosby, there is no angle or area that he's unable to score from. In the final minute of the first period, put the puck near the net in Crosby's vicinity, but Crosby appeared to be defended fairly well by Blue Jackets defenseman . However, Crosby was still able to shovel the puck past Bean's skate and Korpisalo from the side of net. Sidney Crosby: very good at hockey Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) As I mentioned last week, the return of is monumental for the Penguins. Malkin's presence on the team's top Yuta Watanabe Jersey power-play unit alongside Crosby, which was evident against Columbus when Malkin produced an a sist on Crosby's third goal.With Crosby playing at an elite level once again, the Penguins have won six of their past seven games and really look like one of the most dangerous teams around the NHL. TB C #91 G20A31+/-+10 It seems crazy to think that Lightning star is in his 14th profe sional season. However, in recent years, Stamkos has dealt with his fair share of injuries that have derailed a few of his seasons.In March 2020, Stamkos was forced to have core muscle surgery and mi sed the remainder of the regular season. However, Stamkos did return for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals and even scored on his first shot of that contest. Stamkos was also limited to just 17 games during the 2016-17 season after he tore the meniscus in his right knee.Finally, it appears that Stamkos' injury-prone days may be a thing of the past.In 43 games throughout the 2021-22 season, Stamkos leads the Lightning in points (51) and goals (20) while also recording a team-leading eight power-play goals. Stamkos is coming off a three-point week in which he put together a two-point performance against San Jose Sharks last Saturday. STEVEN STAMKOS ADDS The up 2-0 on the Sharks! Bally Sports Sun: Lightning (@BallyLightning) The Lightning have won back-to-back Stanley Cups despite not having the full services of Stamkos throughout the bulk of that tremendous run. Now Tampa Bay is thriving once again as they currently trail only the for the most points in the entire league.If Stamkos can continue to stay healthy and produce at a high level, a third consecutive Stanley Cup may not be out of the question for the Lightning.
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