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Joe Thornton, Carey Price and Mike Fisher named NHL three stars of the week

San Jose Sharks' Ryane Clowe (29) celebrates with teammate Joe Thornton (19) after Thornton scored a goal  during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Terry Gilliam)

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San Jose Sharks' Ryane Clowe (29) celebrates with teammate Joe Thornton (19) after Thornton scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Terry Gilliam)

NEW YORK - San Jose Sharks centre Joe Thornton was named first star of the week Monday after leading all scorers with eight points last week.

Thornton had two goals, six assists and a plus-3 rating in three games.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was named second star and Ottawa Senators centre Mike Fisher took the third star.

Price posted a 2-0-1 record with a 1.89 goals-against average and .940 save percentage last week.

Fisher recorded six points (2-4) and a plus-5 rating to help the Senators win three consecutive games.

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