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Patrick Kane plays his best in elimination games

By Blair Sheade

Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates to the net in the second period as Sami Vatanen #45 and Clayton Stoner #3 of the Anaheim Ducks defend in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Blackhawks had their backs against the wall in Game 6 when the Anaheim Ducks held a 3-2 series lead.

This was the perfect time for the Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane to put the team on his back. Since 2009, Kane has the fourth-most points in elimination games.

Since his 1st postseason appearance in 2009, Patrick Kane ranks 4th in NHL in points in games when facing elimination pic.twitter.com/UlaRsvOjjl
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 28, 2015

Kane scored one goal against the Ducks on Wednesday, which was his 10th goal of the postseason.

Patrick Kane’s hands are so sick we may need a doctor. #ANAvsCHI #StanleyCuphttps://t.co/0uLO9h553m — NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2015

Kane gave the Blackhawks a 3-0 lead and helped force a Game 7.

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