The Russian became the third star of the day in the NHL.

Buffalo Sabers forward Tage Thompson was named the first star.

The second was Los Angeles Kings forward Karl Grundström.

Russian in nine matches this season scored ten points (8 + 2).

He came in second on the list of the best scorers in the NHL.

Earlier it was reported that Alexander Ovechkin reduced the backlog from Gordie Howe in the list of NHL snipers to 16 goals.