Game Notes: Nov. 18 at Pittsburgh Penguins

LAST GAME
The Blackhawks defeated the Rangers 6-3 Wednesday night at the United Center. Their five third-period goals matched a season high for any period this season (Oct. 5 vs. PIT, first period). Artem Anisimov notched a hat trick, while Alex DeBrincat, John Hayden and Jonathan Toews tallied one goal each. Corey Crawford made 25 saves in the win.
VS. PENGUINS
Chicago holds a 73-42-17-2 mark all-time against Pittsburgh, including a 28-31-7-1 record on the road. The Blackhawks defeated the Penguins 10-1 in their first meeting of the season on Oct. 5 in Chicago. Brandon Saad tallied a hat trick, while Nick Schmaltz netted two goals. Patrick Kane (4G, 12A) leads the Blackhawks with 16 career points in 12 games against Pittsburgh. Crawford has a 7-1-0 career record against Pittsburgh.
HATS OFF
Anisimov registered his first career hat trick in the win against New York. It was his first multi-goal and second multi-point effort of the season. It was his second straight multi-point game against the Rangers. He has seven goals and three helpers in his career vs. his former club. The Yaroslavl, Russia, native has eight markers over his last nine games and 11 points (9G, 2A) this year.

ONE-TIMERS
THREE OPPONENTS TO WATCH
RW Phil Kessel: Kessel leads the Penguins with 24 points (8G, 16A) in 21 games this season. The two-time Stanley Cup champion has 15 points (6G, 9A) in his last 12 games coming into Saturday night's tilt with Chicago. His six multi-point performances lead Pittsburgh this year.
D Kris Letang: The Montreal native brings a three-game point streak (4A) into the matchup with the Blackhawks. Since his National Hockey League debut in 2006, no Pittsburgh defenseman has logged more goals (88), assists (313) and points (401) than Letang.
C Sidney Crosby: The two-time winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player ranks third on the team with 16 points (6G, 10A). In the Oct. 5 loss to Chicago, Crosby posted an assist and now has seven points (3G, 4A) in 11 career games against the Blackhawks.