Rookie of the month: Evgeny Malkin (C)

NHL has awarded Evgeny Malkin (C) of Nashville Predators as Rookie Of The Month He registered 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points in 8 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Evgeny Malkin was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 8 NHL games during his career, notching 2 goals and adding 5 assists along with 2 penalty minutes. The 20 year old center has played 8 games with the Nashville Predators this season, totalling 2+5=7 with 2 PIM.