{
  "id": 12199309,
  "title": "Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter named NHL’s three stars of the week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/shesterkin-bouchard-cotter-named-nhls-three-stars-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:23:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/05/shesterkin-bouchard-cotter-named-nhls-three-stars-of-the-week"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been recognized as the NHL's top player for the week. He had a stellar performance, finishing with a 2-1-0 record, a 1.67 goals-against average, and a .934 save percentage. His standout moment came during a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay, where he registered 23 saves and became the first Rangers goalie to score a goal.\n\nEdmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard claimed second place in the weekly honors. Bouchard amassed eight points in three games, including a hat trick and two assists in a 6-5 overtime win over Vancouver. Later, he added a goal and two assists in a 9-7 victory over the same team.\n\nVancouver winger Paul Cotter rounded out the top three. He scored four goals and contributed two assists across four games. Cotter netted the overtime winner in Vancouver's 6-5 loss to Edmonton and then added a goal and an assist in the follow-up.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter earn NHL honours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/shesterkin-bouchard-cotter-earn-nhl-honours",
        "published": "2026-10-05T17:25:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}