Patrick Kane turns 31 today and is playing some of the best hockey to date, which is saying something for the future Hall of Famer. Following a career season in 2018-19, the winger has put together a nine-game point streak (8G, 9A) in the month of November as the Blackhawks have rattled off a 6-1-2 record in the same stretch.
With a point tonight, he would hit a double-digit in point streak for the sixth time in his career, including a second place 20-game streak from Jan. 3-Feb. 22 this calendar year (17G, 26A). With a goal he would tie a career-best scoring streak with tallies in seven straight (Nov. 2-15, 2015).
"I think there's things that you realize about yourself as you get older, what works and what doesn't. I think whether it's every time you're on the ice or every day in general, you're trying to pick up something to better yourself," the ever-wiser Kane said following morning skate. "I think that's always something that I've kind of tried to do. I think sacrifices go a long way for me personally. (I'm) still feeling good, still feel like I can produce a lot for this team, so hopefully (I) do it for a long time."
In five all-time games on Nov. 19, Kane has one goal and four assists, including points in three straight games on his birthday (3A).
