Patrik Hersley and Mikhail Maltsev are the best KHL players of the week

The Kontinental Hockey League have named the best players of the past week.

SKA's Patrik Hersley is the best defenseman. In two away games, Patrik picked up 5 points (2+3) and a plus/minus rating of +3. He has scored in four consecutive matches.

SKA forward Mikhail Maltsev has been named the best rookie. Mikhail has one point (0+1) and a plus/minus rating of +4 from two away matches, averaging 8 minutes and 32 seconds on the ice.

Neftekhimik's Ilya Ezhov is the top goaltender, and Jiri Sekac from Ak Bars Kazan is the best forward.