It’s been a good week for Patrick Kane. First, his sexual assault accuser withdrew her case, then the Blackhawks forward was named the NHL’s First Star of the week.
Patrick Kane is the NHL's first star of the week. He had four goals and five assists in four games. #Blackhawks
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) November 9, 2015
Kane has goals in four consecutive games and is coming off a four-point performance against the Oilers last night.
He’s tied for the NHL lead in goals (10), points (23) and plus/minus (11) and ranks second in assists (13).
.@88PKane shares 1st in the NHL with 10G and 23 points in 15 games, plus 17 points in a 10-game point streak! pic.twitter.com/KuDYTZ7QNG
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 9, 2015
Kane scored this ridiculous backhander Sunday night:
In non-breaking news, Patrick Kane is still ridiculous at the hockey thing. https://t.co/G62HrrhCj7 — Michael Whitlow (@MAWhitlow) November 9, 2015
The forward’s best season came in 2010, when he scored a career-best 88 points.
The Blackhawks return to action Thursday when they host the Devils.
All stats via NHL.com.