Lightning's Gourde named Rookie of the Month for February

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Yanni Gourde was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for February on Thursday, the league announced.

The 26-year-old led all rookies with five goals and 16 points in 14 games. He narrowly beat out New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal, who put up two goals and 16 points in 12 games, and Kyle Connor and Nico Hischier who each had 11 points in 12 and 14 games, respectively.

Gourde is one of four Lightning players to hit the 20-goal mark this season and sits third in rookie scoring behind Barzal and Brock Boeser with 49 points.