Here are four takeaways from the Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the New York Rangers at the United Center on Thursday night:
1. The hottest start of Patrick Kane's career
With the Blackhawks leading 2-1 late in the third period, Kane scored to extend the lead to two goals and it essentially sealed the deal. It was his ninth goal of the season, becoming the first Blackhawks player to score nine goals in the first 10 games of the season since Jeremy Roenick in 1993-94.
"In some ways, yeah," Kane said on whether this is the best start of his career.