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NHL Rookie Points Leaders, Last 30 Days
2026-27All situations
Trevor Connelly (VGK), 
James Hagens (BOS) and 
Ivar Stenberg (SJS) lead NHL rookies with 7 points over the last 30 days of 2026-27, ahead of 
Gavin McKenna (TOR) (6).
Leaders: Points: rookies, last 30 days, 2026-27
- 1stTrevor ConnellyVGK · 11 GP7
- 2ndJames HagensBOS · 10 GP7
- 3rdIvar StenbergSJS · 10 GP7
- 4thGavin McKennaTOR · 11 GP6
5thMichael Brandsegg-NygårdDET · 9 GP6
The full ranked table, with filters, follows.
What Points: rookies, last 30 days measures
This board ranks NHL rookies (the NHL's own rookie list) by total points, all situations, over the last 30 days. Players under the minimum sample are hidden, and every row shows the games or minutes behind the number. Total points, all situations, over the last 30 days.
A short window is a small sample: shots, hits, blocks and ice time carry over from week to week far better than goals and points do. Treat a hot window as a lead to check, not a verdict.
The last 30 days show who is hot right now, which is what waiver decisions turn on. The rookie race is the Calder Trophy race in numbers. Points are goals plus assists, the classic scoring race. Top-line centres and power-play quarterbacks lead it most years. In 2026-27, 36 rookies qualify for this board; the median is 3 and Trevor Connelly leads at 7.
Points: rookies, last 30 days leaderboard
- Last 30 days: games from Sep 29 to Oct 20, counted back from the latest completed game. A short window is a small sample.
- Rookies as the NHL defines them (its own rookie list for the season).
| # | Player | Team | PTS (L30d) | GP | Pctl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor ConnellyFVGK | VGK | 7 | 11 | 97 | 44%▲3.4 |
| 2 | James HagensFBOS | BOS | 7 | 10 | 97 | 52%▲1.5 |
| 3 | Ivar StenbergFSJS | SJS | 7 | 10 | 97 | 77%▲1.7 |
| 4 | Gavin McKennaFTOR | TOR | 6 | 11 | 89 | 92%▼0.5 |
| 5 | Michael Brandsegg-NygårdFDET | DET | 6 | 9 | 89 | 44%▲19 |
| 6 |  Anton FrondellFCHI | CHI | 6 | 9 | 89 | 67%▼1.2 |
| 7 |  Cole HutsonDWSH | WSH | 5 | 9 | 81 | 87% |
| 8 |  Ilya ProtasFWSH | WSH | 5 | 9 | 81 | 40% |
| 9 |  Owen MichaelsFEDM | EDM | 4 | 9 | 77 | 8.1% |
| 10 |  Porter MartoneFPHI | PHI | 3 | 11 | 60 | 77%▼4.4 |
| 11 |  T.J. HughesFCOL | COL | 3 | 10 | 60 | 24%▲0.9 |
| 12 |  Noah WarrenDANA | ANA | 3 | 9 | 60 | 20%▲8.3 |
| 13 |  Anton JohanssonDDET | DET | 3 | 9 | 60 | 6.4%▲1.6 |
| 14 |  Roman KantserovFCHI | CHI | 3 | 9 | 60 | 51%▲2.8 |
| 15 |  Arttu HyryFDAL | DAL | 3 | 9 | 60 | 9.0%▲4.9 |
| 16 |  Victor EklundFNYI | NYI | 3 | 9 | 60 | 35%▼1.7 |
| 17 |  Judd CaulfieldFANA | ANA | 3 | 8 | 60 | 4.8%▲4.8 |
| 18 |  Amadeus LombardiFNJD | NJD | 3 | 8 | 60 | 5.6%▲0.8 |
| 19 |  Frederic BrunetDBOS | BOS | 3 | 7 | 60 | 9.7%▲3.2 |
| 20 |  Aydar SunievFCGY | CGY | 3 | 5 | 60 | 11%▲5.7 |
| 21 |  Carter YakemchukDOTT | OTT | 2 | 9 | 36 | 43%▼2.5 |
| 22 |  Luca CagnoniDSJS | SJS | 2 | 8 | 36 | 53%▼9.4 |
| 23 |  Konsta HeleniusFBUF | BUF | 2 | 8 | 36 | 37%▼1.7 |
| 24 |  Oliver BonkDPHI | PHI | 2 | 5 | 36 | 22%▲0.8 |
| 25 |  William WallinderDDET | DET | 2 | 4 | 36 | 8.9%▲0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the NHL in Points: rookies, last 30 days in 2026-27?
Trevor Connelly leads with 7. The median of the 36 qualified rookies is 3.
Which defenseman leads in Points: rookies, last 30 days in 2026-27?
Cole Hutson leads NHL defensemen with 5; the top forward is Trevor Connelly at 7.
How is Points: rookies, last 30 days calculated?
Total points, all situations, over the last 30 days. Regular season only, from the NHL's official game data.
How reliable is Points: rookies, last 30 days?
A short window is a small sample: shots, hits, blocks and ice time carry over from week to week far better than goals and points do. Treat a hot window as a lead to check, not a verdict.