New York, NY (Best E Casino) - Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk, Dallas Stars goaltender Marty Turco and New York Rangers center Chris Drury have been selected as the NHL's Three Stars for the week ending February 3. Datsyuk topped all league scorers with seven points (one goal, six assists) as the Red Wings won three consecutive games. Detroit also extended its lead in the league's overall standings to 16 points, and to 25 over the second-place Nashville Predators in the Central Division. Datsyuk is currently tied with linemate Henrik Zetterberg for the team scoring lead with 65 points (18 goals, 47 assists) in 54 games. He ranks second in the NHL with a +37 rating, trailing teammate Nicklas Lidstrom (+46). Turco posted a 3-0-0 record, 1.67 goals-against average and .948 save percentage as the Stars swept a three-game road swing to Western Canada. He made a combined 92 saves on the trip, while allowing just five goals. The seven-year veteran has posted a 22-11-4 record, 2.35 GAA, .910 save percentage and one shutout in 40 games this season, including 39 starts. Drury recorded six points (four goals, two assists) in four games as the Rangers posted a 3-1-0 record. The highlight was a two-goal effort, including the game-winner, in a 3-1 victory over New Jersey on February 1. The 31-year- old ranks third among Rangers in scoring with 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) in 55 games.
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