| NHL Public RelationsFebruary 1, 2022 NEW YORK (Feb. 1, 2022) – Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell, who topped all rookies with 14 assists and 17 points in 15 games (3-14—17), has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for January. Lundell edged Minnesota Wild teammates Kaapo Kahkonen (6-0-1, 2.33 GAA, .934 SV%) and Matt Boldy (4‑5—9 in 9 GP), Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (5-3—8 in 11 GP), Nashville Predators left wing Tanner Jeannot (5-3—8 in 13 GP), and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (1-7—8 in 14 GP) for the honor. Lundell, who also led all players (rookie or veteran) with a +20 rating in January, collected points in 10 of his 15 appearances during the month. That included four multi-point performances, capped by five assists Jan. 31 at CBJ – a franchise rookie record for assists/points in a game as well as the 11th five-assist outing by any rookie in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68). Lundell, the 12th overall selection from the 2020 NHL Draft, bested Jesse Belanger (2-13—15 in 12 GP in December 1993 and 7-8—15 in 12 GP in January 1994) for the most points in a calendar month by any Florida rookie. His 17 points also were the most in a calendar month for a rookie on any team since April 2021 (Jason Robertson: 8-10—18 in 17 GP w/ DAL). The 20-year-old Espoo, Finland, native – who had 7-8—15 in 27 appearances entering January – has played in 42 total contests this season, ranking among the rookie leaders in plus/minus (1st; +26), assists (3rd; 22), points (3rd; 32), shooting percentage (6th; 13.5%), goals (t-6th; 10) and shots on goal (9th; 74). Lundell, who is the first Panthers player to be named “Rookie of the Month” since February 2013 (Jonathan Huberdeau), joins Red Wings teammates Seider (October) and Lucas Raymond (November) as well as Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (December)as honorees in 2021-22. Anton Lundell in January Date Opponent GAP Result Jan. 1 MONTREAL 0115-2 W Jan. 4 CALGARY 0116-2 W Jan. 6 at Dallas 0116-5 SO L Jan. 8 at Carolina 0004-3 OT W Jan. 11 VANCOUVER 0225-2 W Jan. 14 DALLAS 0117-1 W Jan. 15 COLUMBUS 2029-2 W Jan. 18 at Calgary 0005-1 L Jan. 20 at Edmonton 0116-0 W Jan. 21 at Vancouver 0002-1 SO W Jan. 23 at Seattle 0005-3 L Jan. 25 at Winnipeg 1125-3 W Jan. 27 VEGAS 0114-1 W Jan. 29 SAN JOSE 0005-4 OT W Jan. 31 at Columbus 0558-4 W Totals 3141712-2-1 ### (2/1/22) Follow us on Twitter @NHL and @PR_NHL | Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Instagram at @NHL and @PR_NHLVIEW IN BROWSEREMAIL PREFERENCESNHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and NHL.TV is a trademark of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2022. All Rights Reserved  ReplyForward |
