Kaprizov named NHL's best player for October by The Athletic

Minnesota Wild's Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov has been named the NHL's best player for October by The Athletic. Kaprizov recorded 18 points, with 5 goals and 13 assists, over nine games. Canadian forward Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets was named the second star of the month, accumulating 9 points (5 goals and 4 assists) in nine matches. The third star went to Czech goaltender Lukáš Dostál of the Anaheim Ducks, who saved 94.3% of shots in seven games.

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