Wild center Marco Rossi, who had eight points in three victories, was named the NHL’s No. 1 star of the week. The Wild had victories over Nashville, Eastern Conference-leading Washington and Carolina; the latter two came on the road.

Rossi, 23, was picked in the first round, ninth overall, by the Wild in the 2020 NHL Draft, after playing two seasons of major junior hockey in Canada. While loving the points that he is producing, the Minnesota coaching staff is seeing an all-around game as Rossi spends just his second full season in the NHL.

ST. PAUL - Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi earned the NHL's first star of the week honors. Marco Rossi ( @mnwild ), Troy Terry ( @AnaheimDucks) and Darcy Kuemper ( @LAKings) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Jan. 5. #NHLStats: https://t.co/y7ljsKMJVD pic.twitter.com/5R1vUGh2Cj

Wild center Marco Rossi has been named the NHL's First Star of the Week after scoring three goals and five assists in three Minnesota wins last week. Rossi bagged two goals and an assist in the team's 5-3 win over Nashville on New Year's Eve.

Dreams deferred and deals denied came to define the Ducks during their absence from the postseason, which began in 2019, but a reshaped roster, renewed commitment to its talent and the NHL’s Second Star of the Week have all provided promise of late.

The back half of the NHL season has arrived and the Minnesota Wild have been a treat to watch through their first 40 games. Young star forward Marco Rossi is a big reason the Wild hold a 25-11-4 record and currently riding a three-game winning streak.

Minnesota Wild centre Marco Rossi, Anaheim Ducks right-winger Troy Terry and Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Minnesota centre Marco Rossi, Anaheim right-wing Troy Terry and Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.