NHL Stars Kucherov, Forsberg, Caufield Shine

On March 23rd, the NHL has named its three stars for the week ending March 22nd, honoring Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kusherov,

Nashville Predators left wing Phillip Forsberg, and Montreal Canadians right wing Cole Caulfield.

Kusherov took top honors with 13 points over four games, leading the league in goals, assists, shots, and plus-minus rating.

His lightning went three wins and won overtime loss, boosting them in the standings.

The 32-year-old now leads the Art Ross Trophy race with 119 points in 65 games chasing his fourth scoring title.

Meanwhile, Forsberg racked up nine points in four games, feeling a perfect week for the Predators that clinched their final wildcard spot in the West.

The 31-year-old hit key assists and his franchise record 12 overtime goal, sitting second on his team with 32 goals this season.

Caulfield powered in with eight points across three games, including a hat trick and five-point night that helped Montreal snag two wins.

The 25-year-old reached 40 goals for the first time since the 90s, for the Canadians and ranks second league-wide in that chase.

These standout weeks highlight the tight races as the season winds down, with each player pushing their teams toward playoff contention.

That's the story for today.

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I'm Corey with the story.