NEW YORK – Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin, who recorded 4-7—11 and posted a +10 rating in 17 games, has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for March.
Muzzin edged Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (3-12—15 in 14 games), Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau (5-7—12 in 16 games), Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (5-6—11 in 14 games), St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (5-2-0, 2.33 GAA, 1 SO) and Ottawa Senators goaltender Robin Lehner (3-1-3, 2.07 GAA) for the honor.
SOG: 53 | +/-: 13
Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2007 NHL Draft, Muzzin signed with the Kings as a free agent on Jan. 4, 2010. In 32 games this season, he leads all rookies with a +13 rating and ranks tied for third among freshmen blueliners with 14 points (6-8—14). Muzzin joins St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (January) and Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau (February) as Rookie of the Month winners this season.
Jake Muzzin in March
| Date | Opponent | G | A | P | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2 | at Vancouver | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-2 loss |
| March 4 | NASHVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-1 win |
| March 5 | ST. LOUIS | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6-4 win |
| March 7 | DALLAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-2 loss |
| March 9 | CALGARY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-2 win |
| March 11 | CALGARY | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3-1 win |
| March 12 | at Phoenix | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-2 loss |
| March 14 | at San Jose | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-3 loss |
| March 16 | SAN JOSE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-2 win |
| March 18 | PHOENIX | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-0 win |
| March 19 | PHOENIX | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-2 win |
| March 21 | DALLAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 loss |
| March 23 | VANCOUVER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-0 loss |
| March 25 | at Chicago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-4 win |
| March 28 | at St. Louis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-2 win |
| March 30 | at Minnesota | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-3 loss (shootout) |
| March 31 | at Dallas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-2 win |
| Totals | 4 | 7 | 11 |
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