Barzal Named Rookie of the Month

The National Hockey League announced today that Mathew Barzal has been named rookie of the month for January.
Barzal, 20, led all rookies in scoring with 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 13 games in January, including his second five-point game of the season on January 13 against the New York Rangers. Barzal is the only player in the NHL to record multiple five-point games this season and became just the seventh rookie in league history to do so.

The Coquitlam, BC native tied Mike Bossy for second place among Islanders' rookies for most 3+ point games in a season with six, and the first Islander to accomplish the feat in 40 years.

In 52 games this season, Barzal leads all rookies in both points (51) and assists (35). His 35 assists, has him tied for third on the all-time Islanders' rookie assist list (P. LaFontaine).
This marks the first time in his freshman season, being named NHL Rookie of the Month. The Islanders selected Barzal in the first round (16th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft.