After kicking off the month with some incredible play, William Nylander has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for October.
Over the first nine games of the season Nylander has scored four goals of his own, while assisting on seven others. This places him in a six-way tie for second overall in points, while many of his assists have helped linemate Auston Matthews reach a tie for first overall in goals, and fellow winger Zach Hymen stay in peoples minds..
Nylander is driving the play for his line, and some kudos to him are much deserved after Auston Matthews held the spotlight away from many of his team mates to start the season.