NEW YORK, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Buffalo left wing Thomas Vanek, who is off to the best points start of his career, was selected the top NHL player of the week Monday.
The NHL each week selects three top stars for the previous week's play. In addition to Vanek, Minnesota goalie Niklas Backstrom and Dallas left wing Fabian Brunnstrom were honored for their play in games Oct. 13-19.
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