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Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard named NHL’s rookie of the month

Dec 1, 2023 | 1:00 PM

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.

The Canadian Press

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