1-2-2016 Rookie of the month: Evgeni Kuznetsov (C)

has awarded Evgeni Kuznetsov (C) of Washington Capitals as Rookie Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 14 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of Russia, Evgeni Kuznetsov was originally drafted to the by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2010 entry draft. He has appeared in 67 games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 19 assists along with 28 penalty minutes. The 23 year old center has played 50 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 9+13=22 with 22 PIM.