Malkin, Bergeron, Bernier named ‘3 Stars’ for January

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron, and Colorado Avalanche goalie Jonathan Bernier have been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the month of January.

Malkin led all players with 12 goals, adding another seven assists for 19 total points in 12 games last month. He has recorded a league-high 19 goals and 34 points in 26 appearances since the start of December and now sits fifth in goals (26) and 11th in points (55) on the season.

Here's a look at Bergeron's month:

Congratulations to Patrice Bergeron on being named the NHL second star of the month! https://t.co/ULo5jswqwV pic.twitter.com/jmuDK2PSY6

- Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) February 1, 2018

As for Bernier, he posted eight wins with a .939 save percentage over 11 games to help pull the Avalanche within striking distance of a playoff spot.

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