LAST GAME
The Blackhawks beat the Hurricanes 4-3 in overtime Saturday night at PNC Arena. Alex DeBrincat netted two goals, while Gustav Forsling and Brandon Saad tallied one goal each. Anton Forsberg made 35 saves for his first win as a member of the Blackhawks.
VS. DEVILS
Chicago holds a 26-26-11-3 mark all-time against New Jersey, including a 15-12-5-1 record at home. The Blackhawks won both matchups last season against the Devils; Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith paced Chicago with three points each (3A) in the two matchups. Jonathan Toews (5G, 5A) leads the Blackhawks with 10 career points in 13 games against the Devils. Corey Crawford has a 5-4-0 career record against New Jersey.
MILESTONE MAN
Richard Panik tallied his 100th career point in the National Hockey League with an assist on Saturday night in Carolina. He now has 10 points this season (4G, 6A). Last season the Martin, Slovakia, native notched career highs in goals (22), assists (22) and points (44).
ROOKIE ON A ROLL
With two goals against the Hurricanes, DeBrincat tallied his first career multi-goal game. Ryan Hartman was the last Blackhawks rookie to post a two-goal game (March 3, 2017 vs. Vancouver). DeBrincat added an assist on Saturday to set a career high of three points in a game. He now has six points (4G, 2A) over his last six outings.