Nikishin, Plotnikov and Zavragin are the best players of October!

The Kontinental Hockey League has revealed the best players of the month of October.

Alexander Nikishin of SKA is the top defenseman. Across the month he tallied 10 (4+6) points, a +13 plus/minus record, 16 hits and blocked 28 shots.

SKA’s Sergei Plotnikov is the best forward. He picked up 14 (10+4) points, a +12 plus/minus record, 31 hits and blocked 11 shots.

Furthermore, SKA goalkeeper Yegor Zavragin is the best rookie! The 19-year-old registered one shutout, a 93.2% save percentage, a GAA of 2.06 and eight victories from 10 appearances.

Lada Tolyatti’s Vladislav Podyapolsky is the best goalkeeper.