Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic has been named an NHL Rookie of the Month for March.

Nedeljkovic, who played for the Metro Jets during the 2021-13 season, went 6-1-1 with a 1.85 goals-against average, .934 save percentage and one shutout in eight March games for Carolina.

Among all goaltenders (rookie or veteran) with at least five March appearances, Nedeljkovic ranked fourth in goals-against average (1.85) and fifth in save percentage (.934). He yielded two or fewer goals in six of his eight starts, highlighted by his second career shutout March 22 – in his native Ohio against the Columbus Blue Jackets (19 SV).

Nedeljkovic, who was selected in the second round (37th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft – has compiled an 8-3-2 record in 13 total contests this season (2.05 GAA, .927 SV%, 2 SO).

The 25-year-old Parma, Ohio, native leads rookies and ranks among the top 10 netminders (rookie or veteran) in both goals-against average (6th; 2.05) and save percentage (7th; .927).

Reference: [ https://www.metrojetshockey.com/news_article/show/1155747 ]