February 1, 2018, 12:22 PM
New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal has been named NHL rookie of the month for January, the league announced Thursday.
The 20-year-old led all freshmen with 15 points (in 12 games) during the month. He recorded his second five-point game of the season on Jan. 13 against the Rangers.
Barzal ranks first among rookies with 35 assists and 51 points this season.
This the first top-rookie of the month nod for the 2016 first-rounder.
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