RALEIGH – The NHL announced Thursday that Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov has been named Rookie of the Month for December.
The 19-year-old led all rookies with 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 15 games during the month — three more than any other first-year player. Demidov closed out December on a four-game point streak, piling up seven points while posting a +6 rating.
Selected fifth overall by Montreal in the 2024 NHL Draft, Demidov continues to pace all NHL rookies in scoring this season with 33 points in 39 games.
