| Player Name
|
Team |
Position |
Games Played |
Points |
Notable Insight |
| Ivan Demidov |
Montreal Canadiens |
RW |
37 |
30 |
Leads all rookies in points and is the Calder Trophy favorite among forwards. |
| Beckett Sennecke |
Anaheim Ducks |
RW |
37 |
28 |
Tied for the rookie scoring lead; his strong play is key to the Ducks' success. |
| Matthew Schaefer |
NY Islanders |
D |
37 |
24 |
The No. 1 overall pick from the 2025 draft is logging over 23 minutes a game and is the clear DROY favorite. |
| Ryan Leonard |
Washington Capitals |
RW |
30 |
20 |
A physical, shot-first forward who has provided a welcome addition to the Capitals' lineup. |
| Oliver Kapanen |
Montreal Canadiens |
C |
37 |
19 |
A smart, two-way center who has found a role up and down the Canadiens' lineup. |
| Emmitt Finnie |
Detroit Red Wings |
C/LW |
38 |
19 |
An unexpected success story, he has become a consistent linemate on the Red Wings' top line. |
