Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele named NHL first star of the week

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NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording eight points over a three-game stretch.

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NEW YORK – Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording eight points over a three-game stretch.

Scheifele scored his 18th career overtime goal in a 3-2 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks last Tuesday.

He had the game-winning goal in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday and scored his 30th goal of the season in a 3-2 OT win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele skates with the puck in an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on Feb. 27, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele skates with the puck in an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on Feb. 27, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Scheifele also had five assists on the week.

Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas was the second star. He had eight points (3-5) over four games.

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson took the third star after recording seven points (2-5) over four games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 9, 2026.

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