Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene led all rookies in scoring in the month of December with 13 points (5 goals, 8 assists) in 14 games, and named the NHL Rookie of the Month. Duchene was the third overall selection in the 2009 Entry Draft, and has moved within one point of the NHL rookie scoring after a flurry of 20 points (9 goals, 11 assists) in his past 22 games. He has 27 points on the season trailing 2009 first overall draft pick John Tavares of the New York Islanders.
Rookie of the Month: December
Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene led all rookies in scoring in the month of December with 13 points (5 goals, 8 assists) in 14 games, and named the NHL Rookie of the Month. Duchene was the third overall selection in the 2009 Entry Draft, and has moved within one point of the NHL rookie scoring after a flurry of 20 points (9 goals, 11 assists) in his past 22 games. He has 27 points on the season trailing 2009 first overall draft pick John Tavares of the New York Islanders.
