Hockey Night’s 3 Stars

CBCSports.ca senior reporter Tim Wharnsby names the top performers in the NHL from Thursday night.

FIRST STAR: Anze Kopitar(notes), F, Los Angeles Kings

The league-leading point getter scored his second goal of the game in the third period to ignite a four-goal outburst and propel the Kings to a 5-2 win against Pittsburgh. It was the first loss in eight road games for the Penguins this season.

SECOND STAR: Jason Spezza(notes), F, Ottawa Senators

The Senators centre returned after being sidelined for two games with back pain and responded with a goal and two assists in Ottawa’s 3-2 overtime win against Tampa Bay. Spezza’s overtime winner was his first goal in 11 games this season.

THIRD STAR: Teemu Selanne(notes), F, Anaheim Ducks

The veteran Ducks forward scored twice in the 4-0 victory against Nashville. Selanne is the active goals-scored leader at 587 (18th overall) and his two points increased his career total to 1,221 to move past the legendary Jean Beliveau and into 38th place on the all-time list.