By Dara Heaps
1. Alexander Oveckin, Washington Captials. With 6 points in 3 games (3 goals, 3 assists), Ovechkin is leaving no doubt in anyone's mind that he wants to three-peat MVP.
2. Craig Anderson, Colorado Avalanche. Anderson stood tall, knocking off two teams expected to finish top in their divisions (San Jose and Vancouver). With Anderson in net, the Avs will have a chance to win.
3. NHL Rookies. John Tavares (NYI), Victor Hedman (TB), Evander Kane (ATL), Matt Duchene (COL), Michael Del Zotto (NYR), Benn Ferriero (SJS), Jason Demers (SJS) and Frazer McLaren (SJS) all scored their first NHL point this week.
Honorable Mentions: Chicago netminder Antti Niemi earned his first shutout on home soil, besting the Florida Panthers 4-0 in Helsinki, Finland. ... Ray Emery showed he's still a capable number one goalie, winning back-to-back games. ... Keith Tkachuk lead his team past the Red Wings in Sweden, scoring 2 goals. ... Alexander Semin had 2 goals and an assist against Toronto. ... Sidney Crosby scored the opening goal in a 4-3 win against the Islanders and he ended it in a shootout. He also opened the scoring in a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.
What's up with... Martin Brodeur and Roberto Luongo? Brodeur looked downright awful in the Devils home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. Its early into the season, but hopefully this is just rust and not a sign of old age and declining skill. Luongo was also uncharacteristically bad in the Canucks first two games, allowing 7 goals on 50 shots in 2 games.
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