"After the season, it'll be cool to look back and reflect (on awards and records), but right now I'm more focused on our team and gaining some momentum for next year," Keller said.

Video: Keller on March Rookie of the Month Nod

Keller also won the NHL's Rookie of the Month award for his play in October (15 points in 13 games). He's the first two-time Rookie of the Month in the same season for the team since it moved from Winnipeg to Arizona in 1996.

With three games to go, Keller ranks second among NHL freshmen with 63 points (23 goals, 40 assists). Only Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders has produced more points 79 (20 goals, 59 assists) than Keller.

"I wanted to have an impact right away so I put in a lot of work last summer," Keller said of his approach to his rookie season. "I really was focused, and I made sure I put all the right foods in me and put a lot of hard work in at the gym, and I think it translates onto the ice."

Keller has played in all 79 games this season and leads Arizona in goals (23) and points (63).

Keller has been playing with center Derek Stepan for most of the season and with winger Richard Panik since he arrived in Arizona via a trade with Chicago in February. The trio has developed terrific chemistry.

"They're both real fun to play with," Keller said. "We all offer something a little bit different. 'Pans' is big and strong and creates some space for me and is really smart. I like playing with bigger guys like him. 'Step' is really skilled, and we always try to look for each other when we're on the ice, and when we do that good things happen."

Keller said he hits the practice ice early and stays late to work on his shooting and stickhandling. That's helped him overcome a mid-season lull he experienced after his fast start.

"Doing little things like that can really help you get out of a slump," Keller said. "Doing that really helped me. So did staying positive, getting rest, and realizing that it's a long season. I've never played this many games in a season in my life before. It's been fun, but it's been challenging."