Rookie of the month: Chris Higgins (L)

1-11-2005 Rookie of the month: Chris Higgins (L)

NHL has awarded Chris Higgins (L) of Washington Capitals as Rookie Of The Month He registered 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points in 8 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of USA, Chris Higgins was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 10 NHL games during his career, notching 5 goals and adding 9 assists along with 8 penalty minutes. The 22 year old left wing has played 8 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 5+9=14 with 8 PIM.