Steven Stamkos named NHL's Third Star of the Week

Stamkos scored and added a pair of assists in Tampa Bay's Stadium Series win on Saturday

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NEW YORK (Feb. 28, 2022) - Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller and Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the week ending Feb. 27.

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THIRD STAR - STEVEN STAMKOS, C, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Stamkos posted 2-2-4 in two outings, including 1-2-3 in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, to help the Lightning (34-11-6, 74 points) move within one point of first place in the Atlantic Division. He scored once in a 5-3 triumph against the Edmonton Oilers Feb. 23. Stamkos then registered 1-2-3, highlighted by the winning goal, in his outdoor NHL game debut - a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators during the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Nashville's Nissan Stadium Feb. 26. The 32-year-old Markham, Ont., native and captain of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions has appeared in 50 total contests this season, leading Tampa Bay and ranking among the top overall producers in both points (11th; 59) and goals (t-16th; 25).

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