Player of the week: Maxim Afinogenov (R)
NHL has awarded Maxim Afinogenov (R) of Washington Capitals as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 2 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Russia, Maxim Afinogenov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 3rd round of the 1997 entry draft. He has appeared in 655 NHL games during his career, notching 162 goals and adding 240 assists along with 486 penalty minutes. The 31 year old right wing has played 4 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 4+3=7 with 0 PIM.