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Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid named NHL rookie of the month

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FILE: Montreal Canadiens' Alex Galchenyuk (27) checks Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during first period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on October 29, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid was named NHL rookie of the month on Friday after leading all first-year players with 16 points in March.

McDavid, the first overall pick in last year’s draft, had five goals and 11 assists in 15 games last month.

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Arizona Coyotes left-winger Anthony Duclair, St. Louis Blues centre Robby Fabbri and Buffalo Sabres teammates Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel were also considered for the honour.

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McDavid was also named rookie of the month in October and February.

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