Minten Earns NHL Rookie of the Month Honors for January

Fraser Minten of the Boston Bruins has achieved the prestigious title of NHL “Rookie of the Month” for January. This accolade comes after an impressive performance, where he led all rookies with 14 points (8 goals, 6 assists) in 14 games, alongside a +12 rating.

Key Highlights from Minten’s Performance

• Minten’s scoring included multiple standout games, such as:
• Two goals against the Vancouver Canucks on January 3.
• Three points (2 goals, 1 assist) on January 10 against the New York Rangers.
• Another three-point game (1 goal, 2 assists) on January 29 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
• His eight goals marked the most for a Bruins rookie in a single month since January 2011.
• Minten is also the first Bruins rookie to achieve 14 points in a calendar month since Danton Heinen in December 2017.

Comparison with Other Rookies

Minten’s competition included notable players such as:

• Justin Sourdif (Washington Capitals) – 14 points in 13 games.
• Beckett Sennecke (Anaheim Ducks) – 13 points in 14 games.
• Matthew Schaefer (New York Islanders) – 12 points in 15 games.
• Teammates Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes from the Montreal Canadiens, also in contention.

Historical Context

Fraser Minten’s achievements place him in an elite group of Boston rookies:

• Only five other rookies in the team’s history have scored more than eight goals in a month.
• Minten’s performance ties him with Brad Marchand, who also had 8 goals in January 2011.
• He’s the first Bruins skater to win this honor in 28 years, since Sergei Samsonov in January 1998.

Current Season Statistics

Minten’s overall statistics through the 2025-26 season reveal his significant contribution to the team:

• Points: 29 (14 goals, 15 assists)
• Plus/Minus: +20 (best among rookies)
• Shooting Percentage: 19.4%
• Goals (even-strength): 13 (3rd among rookies)
• Game-Winning Goals: 2 (tied for 4th among rookies)

Upcoming Events

Minten is set to participate in his first outdoor NHL game during the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Tampa, slated to start at 6:30 p.m. ET. This event marks another milestone in his rookie season.

With a promising start in his career, Fraser Minten continues to make headlines and is a player to watch as the season progresses. His recent accolade solidifies his status as one of the top young talents in the NHL.