Ducks’ Hiller NHL’s No. 2 star of the week

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With the surging Ducks suddenly only six points out of a tie with the Kings for the final Western Conference playoff spot, Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller was named one of the NHL’s ‘Three Stars’ of the week today.

Hiller was selected the No. 2 star after stopping 125 of 131 shots and going 4-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .954 save percentage. He finished the week with a flourish, making 42 saves in a 3-1 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, the team with the best record in the NHL.

The Vancouver Canucks’ Alex Burrows was chosen the No. 1 star by the league after recording consecutive hat tricks. Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Mathieu Garon was No. 3 after going 3-0-0 with a 1.46 GAA and a .940 save percentage.

The Ducks-Kings rivalry should be in full force Thursday at Staples Center. With the Ducks finally playing solidly and the Kings’ hot start cooled, it appears they might be competing for a playoff spot at season’s end.

-- Robyn Norwood