The Skinny on Mathew Barzal's November

Mathew Barzal had an impressive November, going 3-14-17 as the Isles went 8-3-1 for the month.

Barzal had 7 assists in the first three games of month, including an Islander-rookie 5 assists vs. Colorado.  After being held pointless in the Isles' trip to Dallas and St. Louis, Barzal has had points in the last 7 games  (3-7-10), marking the first 7+ game point streak by an Islander rookie since Kyle Okposo (8 games) in 2009.  Barzal also had points in all 5 home games this month (2-9-11) and will carry a 6-game home-ice point streak into Friday's game.

Barzal's biggest competition is likely to be Chicago's Alex DeBrincat (10-4-14 in 13 games this month) and Vancouver's Brock Boeser (11-5-16 in 15 games this month).

Longest Isles Rookie point streaks Last 30 years (As seen on NHL Network)

8 - Kyle Okposo 2008-09   (10 points)

8 - Niklas Andersson 1995-96 (8 points) (First 8 games as an Islander)

7 - Mathew Barzal CURRENT (10 points)

7- Derek King 1987-88  (9 points)

Islander Rookies of the Month (since 1983-84)

Pat LaFontaine   March, 1984

David Volek       December, 1988

Trent Hunter      December, 2003

Michael Grabner February, 2011

Anders Lee       February, 2015

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