NHL Three Stars: Flames rout Ducks; Tyler Bozak, Leafs hero

No. 1 Star: Tyler Bozak, Toronto Maple Leafs

Bozak scored a game-tying power play goal and then scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs did themselves no favors with a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Sonnets will be composed to commemorate this victory.

No. 2 Star: Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames

Johnny Hockey scored two goals to close within three points of the rookie lead, as the Flames rolled the Anaheim Ducks, 6-3.

No. 3 Star: Cam Talbot, New York Rangers

The backup was strong again for the Blueshirts, making 28 saves in their 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals to move into first place in the Metro and overall in the NHL. One of his best saves came against Nicklas Backstrom:

Honorable Mention: Alex Ovechkin scored his 45th of the season. … Tyler Ennis scored his 17th for the Sabres. … Ryan Getzlaf scored two goals for Anaheim. … Matt Stajan had two goals for Calgary. … Kris Russell had three assists.

Did You Know? The Flames scored three goals on four shots in the second period.

Dishonorable Mention: Alex Ovechkin was given an illegal check to the head penalty. … Mike Weber put the puck over the glass, leading to Bozak’s power-play goal. … Ryan Kesler was a minus-3.