Laine named February's rookie of the month

Winnipeg Jets super freshman Patrik Laine has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for February, the league announced Wednesday.

Laine recorded eight goals and seven assists in 11 games to beat out Auston Matthews and William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as Matt Murray of the Pittsburgh Penguins to earn the honor.

The 18-year-old's spectacular month was highlighted by his third hat trick of the season, coming Feb. 14 against Dallas, as Laine became the first rookie to record three hat tricks in one season since 1992-93.