Connor McDavid starts NHL career with rookie of month award

Connor McDavid is the NHL's rookie of the month after putting up five goals and seven assists in his first 12 games for the Edmonton Oilers.

McDavid stood out in a strong class of rookies, which includes Max Domi of the Arizona Coyotes (11 points in 11 games), Artem Panarin of the Chicago Blackhawks (10 points in 11 games), Nikolaj Ehlers of the Winnipeg Jets (eight points in 11 games) and Colton Parayko of the St. Louis Blues (seven points in 11 games).

Oilers teammate Taylor Hall was named the NHL's third star of the week after recording two goals and five assists over three games.

Boston Bruins left-winger Brad Marchand was the first star of the week has he had four goals and two assists in three victories.

Blues goaltender Jake Allen was the second star as he went 3-0-0 with a 0.98 goals-against average and .963 save percentage.