LAST GAME
The Blackhawks beat the Capitals 7-1 at the United Center on Saturday night. Chicago tallied a power-play goal for the seventh time in the last eight games. It was the first time since Oct. 5, 2017 that seven different Blackhawks scored in one game. Jonathan Toews led the team with three points (1G, 2A), while Anton Forsberg made 19 saves in the win.
VS. KINGS
Chicago holds a 93-76-17-7 mark all-time against Los Angeles, including a 50-37-9-2 record at home. The Blackhawks fell to the Kings 3-1 in their first matchup of the season on Dec. 3 in Los Angeles. Toews scored the lone goal for Chicago in the loss. Patrick Sharp leads the team with 36 points (20G, 16A) in 32 career games against the Kings. Anton Forsberg has an 0-1-0 record against Los Angeles in his career.
KANE I HELP YOU?
Patrick Kane registered his 500th career assist in the win against Washington. He is the fifth player in franchise history to reach 300 goals and 500 assists, and the 29th player in NHL history to accomplish the feat. Since his debut in 2007, he ranks fourth in the league with 807 points (307G, 500A). His 55 points (22G, 33A) lead all Chicago skaters this season.
IT'S CALLED ART, EVER HEARD OF IT?
Artem Anisimov tallied a goal with the man advantage against the Capitals. He holds the team lead with nine power-play goals this season, and his 10 points (9G, 1A) on the power play match a career high.
ONE-TIMERS
- Toews matched a season high with three points (1G, 2A) on Saturday night. He now has nine points (2G, 7A) over his last 11 games. He shares second for Chicago with 40 points (16G, 24A) this year.
- Brandon Saad had two points in the win (1G, 1A) and now has 27 points (15G, 12A) this season.
- Nick Schmaltz picked up a goal for his 40th point (16G, 24A) on the year. He shares second in points for the Blackhawks this season.
- Ryan Hartman netted a goal and an assist.
- Alex DeBrincat notched a marker to extend his point streak (3G, 2A) to four games. He shares second among league rookies with 22 goals and now has 11 points (8G, 3A) over his last 11 performances. His 39 points (22G, 17A) rank fourth for the Blackhawks this year.
- Vinnie Hinostroza picked up two helpers for his third multi-point game of the season. He has 18 points (6G, 12A) in 28 games this year.
- Carl Dahlstrom registered his first-career NHL point with an assist.
- Brent Seabrook picked up his 15th assist on the year.
- Michal Kempny tallied his seventh point (1G, 6A) of the year with a helper.
- Sharp recorded his 15th point (6G, 9A) on the season with an assist in the third period.
- Duncan Keith paced the team with four blocked shots and logged a team-high 22:30 of time on ice.