1-1-2002
Rookie of the month: Evgeny Malkin (C) NHL has awarded Evgeny Malkin (C) of Ottawa Senators as Rookie Of The Month He registered 6 goals and 11 assists for 17 points in 15 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Russia, Evgeny Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 38 NHL games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 14 assists along with 6 penalty minutes. The 15 year old center has played 38 games with the Ottawa Senators this season, totalling 12+14=26 with 6 PIM