Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Detroit. Bedard has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for November.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Paul Sancya
NEW YORK – Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard has been named the NHL’s rookie of the month for November.
Befard, the first-overall pick at the 2023 NHL draft, led all rookies last month with 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 12 games.
The 18-year-old had at least a point in all five of Chicago’s away games in December, extending his road scoring streak to seven games dating to Oct. 27.
Bedard recorded his first career multi-goal and multi-point performance, as well as his first game-winning goal, with two goals and two assists in a 5-3 win at Tampa Bay on Nov. 9.
Calgary Flames centre Connor Zary (three goals, seven assists in 10 games), Columbus Blue Jackets left-wing Dmitri Voronkov (3-6 in 15 games), Minnesota Wild centre Marco Rossi (3-5 in 12 games) and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (4-2-0, 1.70 goals-against average, .926 save percentage, one shutout) were also considered.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 1, 2023.
