Michael Russo: Dubnyk Named NHL's Second Star of the Week

[Minnesota]

Russo:

SECOND STAR – DEVAN DUBNYK, G, MINNESOTA WILD

Dubnyk also was flawless, denying all 94 shots against in three starts to lead the Wild (6-2-1, 13 points) to a 3-0-0 week and first place in the Central Division. He made 27 saves in a 5-0 win over the Boston Bruins Oct. 25, 38 saves in a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres Oct. 27 and 29 saves in a 4-0 triumph over the Dallas Stars Oct. 29. In doing so, Dubnyk became the first goaltender in Wild history to post three consecutive shutouts and also took over the longest shutout streak in franchise history (181:43). The 30-year-old Regina, Sask., native improved to 64-36-9 in a Minnesota uniform (113 GP), including a 5-1-1 record in seven outings this season (1.43 GAA, .952 SV%, 3 SO).

Well deserved... Franchise record!

1st Star = Craig Anderson (2 shutouts despite his wife being diagnosed with cancer)
3rd Star = Shea Weber (5 points, 2 GWG)

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[Wild11MN]

Pretty obvious he would be 1st star under different circumstances. Bravo to both him and Anderson!

 

[FVM]

First I was pissed hearing he only got the 2nd star, but then I read the 1st star was Anderson. Now that's well deserved. Congratulations to both!

 

[Wabit]

Yea, Anderson took a leave of absence from the team. Their backup got hurt and came back to play for the team 2 days later.

The second SO was impressive: 37 (I think) saves vs the Oilers in their house.

 

[gphr513]

Well deserved!

Cool that they gave first star to Anderson.

 

[W75]

Both are excellent choices. Well done!