Wednesday's Three Stars: Semin's three not a trick, but fuels Caps

No. 1 Star: Alexander Semin(notes), Washington CapitalsThe Russian sniper didn't wait long to open the scoring at Verizon Center by scoring eight seconds into Washington's game against the New York Islanders. Semin would later tie the game at three in the second period and then scored Washington's first goal in the shootout en route to the 5-4 win. Semin also led all players with 11 shots on goal. No. 2 Star: Ryan Miller(notes), Buffalo SabresThe possible No. 1 goaltender for the United States heading into the Vancouver Olympics stopped 28 Edmonton shots in a 3-1 win for the NHL's second ranked defense. After Clarke MacArthur's(notes) game-misconduct for his hit on Liam Reddox(notes) of the Oilers, the Sabres managed to kill off a 5-minute power-play allowing just two shots and blocking two others to preserve the victory. Miller recorded his 10th win of the season and lowered his league leading goals-against average to 1.82. No. 3 Star: Niklas Kronwall(notes), D...