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Winnipeg star Patrik Laine named NHL's rookie of the month for February

NEW YORK - Winnipeg Jets right-wing Patrik Laine has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for February.

Laine recorded 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 11 games last month, giving him 56 points in 56 games overall. He leads Toronto's Auston Matthews by one point in the rookie scoring race.

Winnipeg Jets' Mathieu Perreault (85) and Patrik Laine (29) celebrate after Laine scored on Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during first period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Laine has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for February. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Winnipeg Jets' Mathieu Perreault (85) and Patrik Laine (29) celebrate after Laine scored on Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during first period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Laine has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for February.