Sidney Crosby named NHL Rookie of the Month for October

Clear the road to the Calder! Sidney Crosby has been named Rookie of the Month for October by the National Hockey League.

Center Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who led all rookies in scoring with 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 11 games, has been named NHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Crosby edged Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin (8-5-13 in 11 games), Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jason Labarbera (6-1-0, 1.70 goals-against average in seven games) and New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (5-2-0, 1.76 goals-against average in nine games).

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