Maple Leafs' Matthews named NHL's Rookie of the Month
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The accolades continue to roll in for Auston Matthews.
A day after being named the first star of the week, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward was named Rookie of the Month, the league announced Tuesday.
Matthews led all rookies in scoring with eight goals and four assists in 12 games in December. The 19-year-old edged out Winnipeg Jets sniper Patrik Laine, Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk, Carolina Hurricanes winger Sebastian Aho, and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray for the honor.
Matthews becomes the third winner of the award this year, joining teammate William Nylander and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski.