No. 1 Star: Scott Darling, Chicago Blackhawks
The journeyman goalie replaced Corey Crawford after the first period, and was a perfect 42 saves on 42 shots for the next 67 minutes and 44 seconds. Duncan Keith’s goal ended the double-overtime affair, 4-3, at 7:49 of the second extra session. Jonathan Toews had a goal and two assists. But it was Darling whose star shined in Game 1.
No. 2 Star: Brian Flynn, Montreal Canadiens
Flynn had a goal and two assists as the Habs won a wild Game 1 against the Ottawa Senators, 4-3.