LAST GAME
The Blackhawks fell to the Blues 5-2 Wednesday night at Scottrade Center. Richard Panik and Ryan Hartman netted one goal each. Corey Crawford made 28 saves in the loss.
VS. OILERS
Chicago holds a 65-50-12-5 mark all-time against Edmonton, including a 35- 20-7-4 record at home. The Blackhawks went 1-2-0 vs. the Oilers a season ago. Richard Panik paced the team with four points (3G, 1A) in three meetings against Edmonton last season. Patrick Kane (13G, 33A) leads the Blackhawks with 43 career points in 34 career games against the Oilers. Anton Forsberg has never faced Edmonton.
PILING UP THE POINTS
Kane extended his point streak to three games with an assist in the loss to St. Louis and led Chicago in time on ice (23:44). Through seven games, Kane has tallied at least one point in ve outings. His nine points (2G, 7A) share the team lead with Hartman (3G, 6A).
ONE-TIMERS
- Hartman's goal was his third marker of the season. He now has nine points (3G, 6A) which shares the team lead.
- Kane picked up his seventh assist this season to extend his point streak to three games (3A). His nine points (2G, 7A) share the team lead.
- Alex DeBrincat notched his fourth point this season (1G, 3A) with an assist.
- Jonathan Toews led the team with 14 faceoff wins in his 21 draws (67 percent).
- Michal Kempny recorded a season-high three blocked shots to lead the team.
Game Notes: Oct. 19 vs. Edmonton Oilers
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