Player of the week: Alexander Semin (L)
NHL has awarded Alexander Semin (L) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points in 4 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Russia, Alexander Semin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 77 NHL games during his career, notching 21 goals and adding 20 assists along with 60 penalty minutes. The 17 year old left wing has played 25 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 11+8=19 with 24 PIM.