Daniil Pylenkov is the best defenseman of the week in the KHL!

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has revealed which players were the best of the past playing week.

SKA representative Daniil Pylenkov has been declared the best defenseman for the first time in his career. In three matches, he helped SKA earn three victories with three (1+2) points, a +4 plus/minus rating, eight shots on goal and three hits.

Emil Garipov of Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk is the best goaltender, Kunlun Red Star's Brandon Yip is the best forward and the best rookie is Vityaz Moscow Region forward Stanislav Yarovoy.