Rookie of the month: Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C)
NHL has awarded Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C) of Washington Capitals as Rookie Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points in 10 games last month. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Finland, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 10 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 4 assists along with 16 penalty minutes. The 20 year old center has played 10 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 5+4=9 with 16 PIM. He has also played 28 games with the Portland Pirates this season, totalling 14+25=39 with 14 PIM.
