Tomas Hertl did not just have a good week. He authored one that explained exactly why the Vegas Golden Knights believe their season is trending in the right direction.
On Monday, the NHL named Hertl its First Star of the Week after a dominant four-game stretch in which the Golden Knights went unbeaten and reclaimed control atop the Pacific Division. The honor followed a week that ended Sunday night in San Jose, where Hertl delivered a five-point performance against his former team and left little doubt about his impact.
A week that changed games
Hertl led the NHL with nine points in four games, finishing the week with three goals and six assists as Vegas posted a perfect record.