Nikita Gusev is the best KHL forward of January

The Kontinental Hockey League have revealed the best players of January.

SKA player Nikita Gusev is the best forward. In 12 matches, he tallied 19 (2+17) points, helping SKA achieve 11 victories. He also recorded a +13 plus/minus rating.

Ilya Konovalov of HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl is the best goaltender, Barys Astana's Viktor Svedberg is the top defenseman, and the best rookie is HC Dinamo Riga forward Martins Dzerikals.