Semaine # 6

Player of the week: Nikita Filatov (L)

NHL has awarded Nikita Filatov (L) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points in 3 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Nikita Filatov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 170 NHL games during his career, notching 69 goals and adding 76 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 20 year old left wing has played 6 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 7+4=11 with 0 PIM.