Giroux is tied for the team lead in scoring with 64 points, which is also tied for fourth overall in the NHL's scoring race, alongside Jakub Voracek (11g-53a). Voracek leads the NHL in assists (53), while Giroux is tied for third among all players with 46 helpers.

The National Hockey League announced today that Flyers captain Claude Giroux has been named the First Star of the week after compiling three goals and three assists for six points while helping the team go a perfect 4-0-0 and post it's third four-game winning streak since the New Year.

Giroux kicked off the week by helping the Flyers to 2-1 overtime win against Carolina. He then added a three-point night with a goal and two assists in the team's 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Over the weekend slate of games, he scored the Flyers opening goal in a 4-3 shootout win at Arizona on Saturday, then recorded a goal and an assist as the Flyers took down the Western Conference leading Vegas Golden Knights.

Through 56 games, Giroux has already surpassed his goals, assists and point total from last season, when he appeared in all 82 games. See comparison below...

Giroux through 56 games:

2017-18: 64 points (18g-46a) +11

2016-17: 41 points (12g-29a) -17

After a day off due to travel, the Flyers resume action on Tuesday when they host the New Jersey Devils in a game with significant playoff positioning on the line. With 65 points, the Flyers could leap-frog the Pittsburgh Penguins into second place with a win and Penguins loss as they host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.