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What rookie leads the NHL in points?

What rookie leads the NHL in points?

Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov has led the way since the start of the season in a number of categories, and through 52 games is the league’s rookie leader in goals (26) and points (47). He also leads all first-year skaters in power-play goals (eight).

Who has the most NHL goals as a rookie?

Teemu Selanne
The most goals scored in an NHL season by a rookie is 76 by Teemu Selanne (Finland) for the Winnipeg Jets in the 1992-93 season.

Has a rookie ever led the NHL in points?

Ray Bourque (1979-80) In his rookie season as a 19-year-old, Bourque scored 17 goals and 48 assists, totaling 65 points.

Who are the leading scorers in the NHL?

NHL Stat Leaders 2020-21

Points PTS
1 Connor McDavidEDM 105
2 Leon DraisaitlEDM 84
3 Brad MarchandBOS 69
4 Mitchell MarnerTOR 67

Who is the best NHL rookie?

Rookie Radar: The best NHL freshmen so far

  • Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild.
  • Ty Smith, New Jersey Devils.
  • Josh Norris, Ottawa Senators.
  • Pius Suter, Chicago Blackhawks.
  • Alexander Romanov, Montreal Canadiens.
  • Vitek Vanecek, Washington Capitals.
  • Gabriel Vilardi, Los Angeles Kings.
  • Mikey Anderson, Los Angeles Kings.

Who will win NHL rookie of the year 2020?

Cale Makar
After one of the best debut seasons we’ve seen in a long time, Colorado Avalanche defender Cale Makar has been named the winner of the 2020 Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. Makar beat out Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes and Chicago Blackhawks forward Dominik Kubalik for the honor.

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky?

But, if he wants to compete until his 40s, then he will become the greatest goal scorer the sport has ever seen. While no one will ever get close to touching Gretzky’s record of 2,857 points, Ovechkin has a chance to carve his name into the annals of NHL history.

Which person has won the most Stanley Cups?

Henri Richard
Players with most Stanley Cup rings

Rank Player Seasons
won
1 Henri Richard* 11
2 Jean Béliveau* 10
Yvan Cournoyer* 10

Has a rookie goalie ever won the Stanley Cup?

Murray would split the net with Fleury during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs, winning the Stanley Cup again in 2017. Murray became the first goaltender to win back-to-back Stanley Cups as a rookie.

Who has the most goals in their rookie season?

Records by a rookie

  • Most goals by a rookie, one season: Teemu Selanne (1992–93), 76.
  • Most goals by a player in his first NHL season, one game: Joe Malone (December 19, 1917, January 12, 1918 and February 2, 1918), Howie Meeker (January 8, 1947) and Don Murdoch (October 12, 1976), 5.