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Actions speak louder than words for Blackhawks’ Kane

Los Angeles Kings v Chicago Blackhawks - Game Two

Patrick Kane

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When his team needed it the most, Patrick Kane stepped up and delivered.

He assisted Duncan Keith on the game-tying goal in the third period of Friday’s thrilling Game 6 against the L.A. Kings, then scored the winner with less than four minutes remaining in regulation time. With his contributions - he also got Chicago on the board in the second period - the Blackhawks defeated the Kings to force a Game 7 on Sunday.

He’s shown in the past an ability to step up in key situations. He’s averaged a point-per-game in these playoffs, with eight points in the last three games. In 92 post-season games with Chicago since 2008-09, he’s recorded 89 points. His overtime goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in 2010 earned the Blackhawks their first Stanley Cup victory since 1961.

When the game is on the line, Kane has shown an ability to thrive.

“He doesn’t say too much, but he wants to take charge and do it on the ice,” said Chicago’s head coach Joel Quenneville, as per the L.A. Times. “His actions on the ice in the last two games speak very loudly about the kind of competitor he is and what kind of player he is. He made us a couple plays in that third period that are moving us forward.

“Bigger the stage, he likes that challenge. Special player he can get it done as good as anyone in the game.”

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