Stamkos, Kucherov awarded for huge weeks

The dominance of Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov is not going unrecognized.

Both Tampa Bay Lightning forwards earned star of the week honors Monday, with Stamkos claiming first star and Kucherov taking home second star. San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture was the third star.

Stamkos poured in nine assists and 11 points, while Kucherov notched five goals and eight points in four games.

Couture also scored five times over the week, totalling seven points in three contests.