1-2-2016 Player of the week: Vladimir Tarasenko (R)
NHL has awarded Vladimir Tarasenko (R) of St. Louis Blues as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Russia, Vladimir Tarasenko was originally drafted to the NHL by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round of the 2010 entry draft. He has appeared in 231 NHL games during his career, notching 91 goals and adding 94 assists along with 71 penalty minutes. The 24 year old right wing has played 52 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 25+25=50 with 14 PIM.