Chris Kreider is one of the most productive rookies in this young season, ranking second in assists and seventh in points having played at least seven games less than everyone ahead of him. Kreider has 10 points, and is just two points shy of a four-man tie for second place in rookie scoring. Tomas Hertl leads the pack with 17 points so far, while Kreider also leads all rookie forwards in average ice time with 17:43 per game.