DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard was named the NHL's second star of the week after posting a 4-0-0 record with a 1.22 goals-against average, .958 save percentage and one shutout.

Howard was edged out for first star honors by Ottawa Senators goalie Brian Elliott, who went 4-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .966 save percentage.

New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk was the third star. He led all scorers with eight points (three goals, five assists) in four games.