Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) plays against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
December 02, 2025 - 5:22 AM
NEW YORK — Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon has been named the NHL's first star of the month after leading the league-leading Avalanche to an 11-0-2 record in November.
MacKinnon tied for first in the league with 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists), increasing his league-leading total to 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists) in 25 games.
Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson and Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard were the second and thirds stars, respectively.
Robertson led the NHL with 13 goals in 15 games.
Bedard had 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists) in 14 games for the resurgent Blackhawks.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was named rookie of the month after posting a record 6-0-0 with an NHL-best 1.14 goals-against average, .967 save percentage and three shutouts.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 2, 2025.
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