NHL Stars: Scheifele, Necas, Thompson Lead Playoff Push

0:00It's March 9th. Here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to Stay Locked in All Season. The NHL has named its three stars for the week ending March 8th, sponsored by Geico. First star goes to Winnipeg Jet Center, Mark Schifley, second to Colorado Avalon Center, Martin Neckas, and third to Buffalo Sabers Center Taga, Thompson. These players delivered standout performances that boosted their teams in the playoff push. Schifley racked up three goals and five assists for eight points in three games, including two game-winning goals. That ever powered the jets to a perfect week, bringing them within five points of a Western conference playoff spot. He now leads his team and ranks six league-wide with 78 points in 62 games this season. Meanwhile, Neckas also posted eight points with three goals and five assists over four games. Schifley helped the top-seeded Avalon stretch their winning streak to five and open a seven-point lead in the president's trophy race. The 27-year-old sits eighth in NHL scoring with 76 points in 59 games.

1:05Thompson tallyed two goals and five assists for seven points in four outings, fueling Buffalo seven-game win streak. That surge lifted the Sabers into first place in the Atlantic Division. He leads his club and ranks 16th league-wide with 70 points across 64 games on a career high point streak. These hot stretches highlight how key centers are driving their teams forward amid a tight race. Officials note the fans as the real fourth star, with stories like a father-son duo making memories at outdoor games. Stay tuned for more NHL updates. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description. If Sleep Podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Built for comfort and calm, solypillow.com