Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavidleft winger for the Dallas Stars Mason Marchment and Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy have been named the NHL “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending November 17.
FIRST STAR – CONNOR McDAVID, C, EDMONTON OILERS
McDavid became the fourth-fastest player (659 games) and fourth-youngest (27 years, 306 days) in NHL history to reach the milestone of 1000 pointstotaling 3-5-8 in three games to propel the Oilers (9-7-2, 20 points) to a 2-0-1 week. He participated in all four Edmonton goals (1-3-4), including an assist on the victorious goal of Leon Draisaitlin overtime, in a 4–3 victory against the New York Islanders on November 12.
McDavid then went 1-1-2 (along with another overtime assist), scoring at 2:44 of the second period to become the 99th player in league history to record 1,000 points, in a 3-2 triumph over the Nashville Predators on November 14. He added 1-1-2, including an assist on the tying goal with 1:29 left in regulation, in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on November 16.
McDavid, a five-time Art Ross Trophy winner, four-time Ted Lindsay Award winner and three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner, ranks third in NHL history (minimum: 100 games) with 1.52 points per game in during his career (342-661-1,003 in 660 matches), behind Wayne Gretzky (1,92) et Mario Lemieux (1.88). He has notably scored 7-14-21 in 15 appearances this season, including 4-7-11 during a four-goal, multi-point streak dating back to November 9.
SECOND STAR – MASON MARCHMENT, LW, DALLAS STARS
Marchment had three multi-point performances in as many games, leading the NHL in goals (t-4), assists (t-5) and points (9) as the Stars (11-5-0, 22 points) completed a perfect week. He recorded 1-4-5, including a record four points in the first period (1-3-4), in a 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 11.
Marchment then went 1-1-2 in a 7-2 triumph over the Boston Bruins on November 14 before finishing the week with both of Dallas’ goals, highlighted by his ninth career goal, in a 2-1 win. 1 against the Minnesota Wild on November 16.
Marchment, 29, who set career highs in goals (22), assists (31) and points (53) in 2023/24 (81 games), ranks second on the Stars with a record 6-11-17 in 15 outings this season. He is, along with McDavid, one of 44 NHL players (minimum: 10 games) who are averaging at least one point per game in 2024/25.
THIRD STAR – ANDREI VASILEVSKIY, G, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Vasilevskiy became the fastest goaltender in League history to reach 300 wins (490 games), with a 2-0-0 record, a 0.50 goals-against average, a .981 save percentage and a shutout, as the Lightning (9-6-1, 19 points) won both games. Vasilevskiy got his record victory by stifling the NHL’s best team, the Winnipeg Jets (who entered the game with one loss in their first 16 games of the season), making 23 saves in a 4- 1 on November 14.
He then produced an impeccable 29-save performance for his 36th career shutout in a 4–0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on November 16. Vasilevskiy, 30, who won the Vezina Trophy in 2018/19, is 8-5-1 in 14 appearances in 2024/25, ranking in the top 10 in the League (minimum: 7 GP) for shutouts (t-2nd; 2), goals against average (3rd; 2.15) and save percentage (7th; 0.920).
1) How does Connor McDavid’s achievement of reaching 10,000 points compare to other milestones in NHL history?
1) Our first topic of discussion is about Connor McDavid reaching the 10000 points milestone. How significant do you think this achievement is for him personally and for the hockey world?
2) Considering his impressive career record so far, do you think there’s room for improvement in Connor McDavid’s game? If yes, what areas do you think he should focus on?
3) Moving on to our second star, Mason Marchment, who had an outstanding week with multiple multi-point performances. What do you think has been the key to his success this season, and how do you see him developing as a player in the future?
4) Andrei Vasilevskiy has been a consistent performer for the Lightning, earning his 300th win in record time. What makes him such a great goaltender, and how important is his team defense in his success?
5) how do you see the NHL shaping up this season? Which teams are standing out in terms of performance and which players are making a mark?
