Pacific Rookies Dominate NHL

0:00On March 30th, rookies are lighting up the Pacific Division in this 2025-26 NHL season and NHL.com's weekly watch. Spotlights the top five alphabetically, Yaroslav Askerov and net for San Jose, Zbeum, on defense for Vancouver, Linus Carlson, up front for the Kinnux, Matt Savoy with Edmonton, and Beckett Sinecki for Anaheim. Askerov, the 23-year-old goalie traded to the sharks last summer, leads rookies with 41 starts, 19 wins, though his. Goals against average sits at 3.52. He bounced back from injuries, including one in March, after dominating the NHL last year. Meanwhile, Bohem, the 20-year-old blueliner, came over in a massive trade for Quinn Hughes and logs over 20 minutes a night with nine points, and 35 games for Vancouver. Games and coaches are buzzing about these kids stepping up big. Carlson, a 26-year-old sweet traded years ago, ties for 10th in rookies scoring with 31

1:02points, and draws penalties like a pro. Savoy, filling in on Edmonton's top line with McDavid, has exploded for 13 points since the Olympic break, earning praise for his energy and. Smarts from the captain himself. Sinecki tops it off as Anaheim's third overall pick from last year, racking up 56 points to chase franchise rookie records, controlling play. At even strength, and drawing 27 penalties. His coach calls out his high-end vision and fewer mistakes as he matures fast. These Pacific rookies are reshaping lineups and playoffs, hopes proving the next wave is here to stay and keep the division fierce all season long. That wraps NHL news today, brought to you with AI.