Wyatt Johnston Named NHL’s First Star of the Week After Scorching Stretch for the Stars
Wyatt Johnston just put together the kind of week that earns you more than a few double-takes-and now, the NHL has taken notice. The 22-year-old forward has been named the league’s First Star of the Week after an explosive four-game stretch that helped power the Dallas Stars to a perfect record and a climb into second place in the overall NHL standings.
Let’s break down what made Johnston’s week so special: nine points in four games, including a pair of four-point performances that bookended the run. That’s not just production-it’s dominance.
It started with a statement game against the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 25.
Johnston racked up a goal and three assists in an 8-3 win, hitting two major milestones in the process-his 100th career assist and his 200th career point. Not bad for a player who’s still just scratching the surface of his potential.
He didn’t find the scoresheet the next night against the Kraken, but Dallas still pulled out a 3-2 win. Then came another clutch moment: Johnston netted the game-winner-his 13th career game-deciding goal-in a 4-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Nov.
- That’s the kind of timely scoring teams dream of from their top-six forwards.
And just when you thought he might slow down, Johnston delivered his biggest performance of the week. He capped things off with a hat trick and an assist in a 6-1 blowout of the Ottawa Senators on Nov.
- That marked both his fourth career hat trick and his fourth career four-point game-again, all before his 23rd birthday.
Now in his third NHL season, Johnston is proving that his game is built for consistency, not just hot streaks. Through 26 games this year, he’s posted 16 goals and 14 assists for 30 points-third on the team and tied for 16th in the league overall.
But it’s on the power play where he’s really separating himself. Johnston leads the NHL in power-play goals with 12-five more than the next closest player-and is tied for the league lead in power-play points with 18.
The Stars knew they were getting a high-upside player when they took Johnston 23rd overall in the 2021 Draft. What they might not have expected was just how quickly he’d become one of their most reliable-and dangerous-offensive weapons. He’s not just filling a role; he’s driving the bus.
For a Dallas team with Stanley Cup aspirations, Johnston’s emergence as a power-play force and all-situations scorer is a massive boost. He’s playing with confidence, poise, and a scoring touch that’s becoming impossible to ignore. If this past week is any indication, Wyatt Johnston isn’t just having a moment-he’s building a breakout season, one highlight at a time.