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Rickard Rakell Named NHL's First Star with Stellar Performance

4/7/2026

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Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins was named the NHL's First Star for the week ending April 5, 2023, after scoring seven goals and eight points in five games.
His performance helped the Penguins achieve a 4-1-0 record while pursuing a playoff spot.
Rakell had a five-game goal streak and recorded 11 goals in his last ten games.
Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils earned second-star honors with nine points, while Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues had eight points in four games.

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Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins was named the NHL's First Star for the week ending April 5, 2023, after scoring seven goals and eight points in five games.
His performance helped the Penguins achieve a 4-1-0 record while pursuing a playoff spot.
Rakell had a five-game goal streak and recorded 11 goals in his last ten games.
Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils earned second-star honors with nine points, while Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues had eight points in four games.