2.27.2008

Three stars, deadline-deal edition

Your deadline-deal edition ...

THREE STARS OF THE NIGHT, FEB. 26

1. Ty Conklin, Pittsburgh Penguins: Marc-Andre who? Conklin made 23 of his career-high 50 saves in the first period of the Penguins' 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. Since 2000-01, Conklin is the 12th goaltender to record at least 50 saves in a game

2. Brooks Laich, Washington Capitals: Laich scored two goals and added two assists for his first four-point game in the NHL as the Capitals defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-1. Laich had recorded five two-point games prior to Tuesday.

3. Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins: Thomas stopped 22 shots for his second shutout of the season and sixth of his career in the Bruins' 4-0 win over the Ottawa Senators, who have been blanked in each of the last two games.

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