Saturday's Three Stars: Anderson, Niemi post impressive shutouts

No. 1 star: Craig Anderson(notes), Colorado AvalancheDon't look now, but the Colorado Avalanche are sitting atop the Western Conference. Sure, we're only two games in, but the Avs have already defeated two of top three seeds in the West from last season. On Saturday night, Anderson led the way with 35 saves and notching his eighth career shutout besting the Vancouver Canucks 3-0. Through Colorado's first two games, Anderson has stopped 73 of 75 shots he's seen. No. 2 star: Alexander Semin(notes), Washington CapitalsHighlighted by Alexander Ovechkin's(notes) goal 77 seconds into the game, the Washington Capitals hung on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 after leading by five goals heading into the third period. Piling on during the second period was Semin who scored twice (he also assisted on Ovechkin's goal) on four shots.No. 3 star: Antti Niemi(notes), Chicago Blackhawks Playing in front of his countrymen on Saturday, Niemi shutout the Florida Panthers 4...