Patrick Kane picks up NHL first star of the week honours

Chicago Blackhawks right-winger Patrick Kane was named NHL first star of the week Monday after leading all players with five goals last week.

Dallas Stars left-wing Jamie Benn earned the second star and New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur picked up the third star.

Kane recorded five goals and an assist as the Blackhawks picks up three wins.

Benn had six points (4-2) in three games last week, including a pair of game-winning goals.

Brodeur posted a 3-0-0 record over the stretch. He had a 1.33 goals-against average and .942 save percentage.