Patrick Kane registered 1-3—4 – his third four-point performance of the season and second against the Maple Leafs (also Jan. 15 at TOR: 3-1—4) – to help the Blackhawks snap a three-game skid (0-2-1).

The Blackhawks improved to 22-7-2 (46 points) this season at United Center. Their 22 home wins and 46 home points both pace the NHL.

Kane, who holds an 18-point lead in the Art Ross Trophy race (34-48—82 in 60 GP), reached the 80-point milestone for the second time. He is six points shy of matching his career high, established in 2009-10 (30-58—88 in 82 GP).

Kane, who equaled single-game highs in assists (8x) and points (4x), also recorded his 400th NHL assist (239-400—639 in 636 GP).

MILESTONES & MUSINGS

  • Canucks forward Alex Friesen, a sixth-round selection (172nd overall) in the 2010 NHL Draft, made his League debut.
  • Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk, Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist and Bruins forward Brad Marchand were named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 14 .
  • Patrick Kane, equaled single-game highs in assists (8x) and points (4x) and also recorded his 400th NHL assist (239-400—639 in 636 GP).
  • Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr logged 20:42 and recorded one shot on goal while celebrating his 44th birthday. Jagr became the 10th player – and second forward – in NHL history to appear in a game at age 44 or older.

MONDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
NY ISLANDERS 4, Detroit 1
Anaheim 6, CALGARY 4
FLORIDA 2, Pittsburgh 1 (SO)
Dallas 3, NASHVILLE 2 (OT)
CHICAGO 7, Toronto 2
ARIZONA 6, Montreal 2
Minnesota 5, VANCOUVER 2

SNEAK PEEK AT TUESDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Philadelphia @ New Jersey, 7:00 p.m.
Los Angeles @ Washington, 7:00 p.m.
Winnipeg @ Carolina, 7:00 p.m.
Boston @ Columbus, 7:00 p.m.
Buffalo @ Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas @ St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.
Anaheim @ Edmonton, 9:00 p.m.

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