Russian striker “Minnesota” Kirill Kaprizov received the “Calder Trophy” – the prize is presented to the best rookie of the season of the National Hockey League (NHL). In addition to him, Carolina goalkeeper Alex Nedelkovich and Dallas forward Jason Robertson also claimed the prize.
24-year-old Kirill Kaprizov has scored 27 goals – more than other newcomers. He also scored the most points – 51. In terms of usefulness, he took third place (plus 10). The Russian also became Minnesota’s record holder in the number of goals, assists and points among beginners.
Previously, six Russian hockey players received the Calder Trophy: Pavel Bure (1992), Sergei Samsonov (1998), Evgeny Nabokov (2001), Alexander Ovechkin (2005), Evgeny Malkin (2007) and Artemy Panarin (2016). In 1990, the prize was received by the Soviet hockey player Sergei Makarov.
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