He 's excelling in a top - six role despite playing against opponents ' top two defense pairings each game .
Palat ranks third among rookies in goals ( 20 ) , second in assists ( 35 ) and second in points ( 60 ) .
Palat 's excelling in a top - six role despite playing against opponents ' top two defense pairings each game .
Palat ranks third among rookies in goals ( 20 ) , second in assists ( 35 ) and second in points ( 60 ) .