Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard wins NHL December Rookie of the Month

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard has been named the NHL's "Rookie of the Month" for the second-straight time.

Connor Bedard has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for December.

He led all rookies with 5-10—15 in 15 GP and factored on 45.5% of Chicago’s total goals during the month (15 of 33) – the third highest among all skaters.#NHLStats: https://t.co/Sv8nmv0iPo pic.twitter.com/qMeXmq2l6h
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 2, 2024

The 18-year-old notched five goals and led all rookies with 10 assists and 15 points through 15 games in the month of December.

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A handful of jaw-dropping plays, including a lacrosse-style goal that left Wayne Gretzky stunned, made this month's award a no-brainer for the league.

Bedard also became the youngest player in Blackhawks history and third-youngest player in NHL history to score an overtime goal when he beat the Winnipeg Jets with a clean snipe in isolation.