DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski was named the NHL's third star of the week Monday.

He had seven assists in three games, including career highs of three assists in victories against St. Louis on Wednesday (7-3) and Calgary on Sunday (5-4 in overtime), giving him 402 career assists.

Rafalski has 10 points (all assists) in eight games. He missed 10 games with a knee injury.

Rick Nash of Columbus was the first star after scoring six goals, including two game winners, as the Blue Jackets swept three games in California for the first time in franchise history.

The Red Wings play a home-and-home series against the Blue Jackets this week, Friday in Columbus and Sunday in Detroit.

Colorado defenseman John-Michael Liles was the second star. He tallied seven points (two goals, five assists) in four games.