Jonathan Toews' offense usually comes in spurts. We're seeing it again right now.
But it's no coincidence his numbers have spiked since Patrick Kane joined him on the top line.
After recording another two points in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the Blackhawks captain has 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in his past eight games; he had 11 points in his previous 23 games total.
Toews also reached the 20-goal mark for the 11th straight season, joining Kane and Alex Ovechkin as the only three active players to accomplish that feat to open their NHL careers.