Sabres’ Luukkonen Named NHL ‘Rookie of the Month’ for January

NEW YORK – Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who led rookie netminders with six wins in nine starts (6-2-1, 3.05 GAA, .907 SV%) to help Buffalo climb within one point of a playoff spot, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie … Continue reading

Hurricanes’ Kochetkov Named NHL ‘Rookie of the Month’ for December

NEW YORK  – Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, who went 7-0-1 with a 1.63 goals-against average, .939 save percentage and two shutouts in eight appearances, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for December. Kochetkov edged Arizona Coyotes … Continue reading

Thompson of Golden Knights named NHL Rookie of the Month for November

NEW YORK – Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson, who shared the League lead with eight wins (8-2-0) and compiled a 2.88 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in 10 games, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” … Continue reading

Pinto of Senators named NHL Rookie of the Month for October

NEW YORK – – Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto, who led all rookies with six goals in eight games (6-1-7) and topped the entire League with a 42.9 shooting percentage (6 G/14 S), has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the … Continue reading

Knight of Panthers named NHL Rookie of the Month for April

NEW YORK – Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight, who went 6-1-0 with a 2.16 goals-against average, .925 save percentage and one shutout in seven appearances, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for April. Knight edged Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (7-5-12 … Continue reading

Canadiens’ Caufield Named NHL ‘Rookie of the Month’ for March

NEW YORK  – Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield, who led all rookies with seven goals and 15 points (7-8—15) as well as three power-play goals (tied), five power-play assists and eight power-play points (3-5—8) in 15 games, has been … Continue reading