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TORONTO FC (2) – PHILADELPHIA UNION (2) POST GAME SUMMARY
SCORING SUMMARY
PHI – Alejandro Bedoya 1’ (Dániel Gazdag, Kai Wagner)
TOR – Jozy Altidore 66’ (Noble Okello)
TOR – Jack Elliott 70’ (own goal)
PHI – Sérgio Santos 77’ (Kai Wagner)
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
TOR – Chris Mavinga 57’ (caution)
PHI – José Martínez 87’ (caution)
RECORDS (W-L-D)
Toronto FC 6-17-9 27 points
Philadelphia Union 13-8-11 50 points
LINEUPS
TORONTO FC – Quentin Westberg; Auro Jr., Michael Bradley (C), Chris Mavinga (Justin Morrow 83’), Kemar Lawrence; Mark Delgado, Noble Okello, Jonathan Osorio (Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 65’); Alejandro Pozuelo, Jacob Shaffelburg (Jayden Nelson 83’), Jozy Altidore
Substitutes Not Used: Alex Bono, Eriq Zavaleta, Julian Dunn, Nick DeLeon, Patrick Mullins, Jordan Perruzza
PHILADELPHIA UNION – Matt Freese; Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliott, Kai Wagner; José Martínez, Alejandro Bedoya (C) (Jesús Bueno 86’), Leon Flach (Jack McGlynn 73’); Dániel Gazdag (Sérgio Santos 58’), Jamiro Monteiro, Kacper Przybyłko
Substitutes Not Used: Joe Bendik, Stuart Findlay, Nathan Harriel, Anthony Fontana, Paxten Aaronson, Quinn Sullivan
MEDIA NOTES
JAVIER PÉREZ – HEAD COACH, TORONTO FC
Q. It seemed like we were going to be writing a story about a comeback win tonight, but the team kind of shot itself in the foot with another bad goal. What do you take away from that performance? Seems like a lot of good effort was wasted.
As you know, Neil, I like to focus on the positives. I think it’s a good game. First half we took control. Forget the first 30 seconds of the game, but we took control of the game. And the second half, we came back with a couple of goals. We have to remember that this is the second — the second team in the East — coming into this game was the second team of the East. So it’s a pretty good team, well organized.
I think we get a bit more comfortable with the 1-2. You can tell that we are not used to having the lead in the games because we kind of put the foot off the pedal a little bit. And then obviously when Santos came into action, we took more risk because they play with Przybyłko and Santos on top. And we have our two center backs, and it was more difficult for us. Right?
But I think — I think I’m happy with the performance of the team tonight. And I think we showed today that we have to be that team that was in the playoffs. It’s not in the odds, it’s not in the cards for us this year for us. But the quality is there. And I think we deserved more tonight, we deserved more for the season.
Q. Obviously, you’re somewhat vindicated by starting Jozy tonight — sorry, starting him for the first time from his comeback. Aside from the goal, what else did you see from Jozy? How would you evaluate his performance tonight?
Jozy comes — you have to remember, he comes a long way. I think the last time he played 90 minutes it was in March 2020, more than a year and a half ago. So the fact he completed 90 minutes, he scored a goal. He kind of created as well the opportunity for the second because I think if the deflection don’t happen, he’s there to finish the play as well. That transforms the team. I think we have Number 9, our reference out front, that not only can scores goal but as well be the reference when we press.
I think I highly value as well the effort, how he dictates the direction of the team, whether we have to press. So I think he brings a lot of positives into the team. So I think today, for him, it’s a big milestone because he’s 90 minutes. And we want to see more of him. It’s two games in a row of scoring. So I just can only encourage him and keep putting him on the field so he can do what he does best.
Q. You said you want — even though you guys are out of the playoffs, you said you want your team to finish the season strong with a good effort every night. Are you pretty satisfied that the team is doing that for you?
I am. I think it’s not easy when you don’t have a clear objective like is in our case to come tonight and put the performance that we put together.
And I think the team fought. The team took the control of the game. I think we were a bit upside. We tied 2-2. Yes. It’s true, we didn’t win the game, but I think the effort is there and the mental concentration is during the 90 minutes, taking aside the first 30 seconds of the game.
I think it’s there. And I think the team wants more this season. They know this season is not over. They know that we cannot just show for one games in the semifinals, that we have to keep going, we have to keep displaying good performances. And, again, I’m satisfied with what I saw tonight.
Q. You touched on this a little bit, but earlier this week, you were saying one of the difficulties the team has had is the lack of a real goal threat up top. And with the return of Jozy and getting draws in these two games, is having a certified threat at the top of the formation the sort of thing that turns losses into draws and draws into wins?
Yes. I think you are right. I think I have to acknowledge that if we have control of the game we don’t create as many threats as we should. I think sometimes we have 20 players around the ball or too many players on other parts of the field and not enough players inside the box. And that’s something we obviously have to work on and we have to modify.
That’s obviously my responsibility. And I think we are trying to adjust to that. I think we need to find — we have more players that they feel more comfortable with the ball. But at the same time, we need to find who is going to attack the space and who is going to get inside the box when the ball is wide. And that, I think, is going to help us to capitalize the opportunities.
But we have to remember that where we create more chances is when the ball is wide. When we made the crosses I think with Jahkeele, with Jacob on the left, we created a lot of chances. With Jahkeele on the right when he come on, we created some more. And then it’s a question of who is going to be inside to materialize or capitalize these opportunities.
Q. Two questions, if I may. First, if Richie Lareya had been able to play tonight, would you have played Kemar at center back?
I cannot answer that question because I didn’t have Richie, obviously. So I can only answer questions with facts and situations that I have in front of me. And unfortunately — Richie is one of the best players in the team, and unfortunately he was ineligible tonight. And we have to find a solution.
So would he be playing? Yes. So that’s the short answer. Who would be playing in the center back position? I don’t even question — or I don’t even ask myself that question because I didn’t have the opportunity to have Richie tonight.
Q. Fair enough. And I understand you want to focus on the positives. But both Philadelphia goals tonight were scored by players who were left unmarked. How can a team succeed when that happens?
You’re absolutely right. I think you answered the question yourself. I think both plays, they are similar in a way. There is a third one that he hit the crossbar and it’s very similar. So that’s a mistake. And that’s something we’ve been penalized for, and that’s why we have today a draw and not a win.
Q. Javier, that was Michael Bradley’s 250th appearance for this club tonight. That’s a big milestone for any player. I know we’ve talked about Michael’s contributions a lot over the years, but I wonder if you could speak about what that means and what it means in world soccer when a player reaches a milestone with a club like this?
I mean, I don’t have objectives for Michael. I think I spoke long and enough about him, his commitment, his dedication, his leadership with the club. Even 250 games is not even enough for him because he’s — everything that he has contributed not only in this club but, I mean, in everywhere where he has been. I can only say positive things about him.
As you know, we worked together for the past ten years on and off, and I know him very well. And at this point, I think he’s embracing his role as a captain. He’s embracing the leadership. And I think it’s an example for all of us. So I think I said there a lot of compliments for him, and they are all well deserved. So congratulations to Michael. Hopefully he can stay with us another 250 games.
NOBLE OKELLO – MIDFIELDER, TORONTO FC
Q. On the weekend, your team had a tie that seemed like a win. Does this tie kind of seem like a loss given the late goal?
I mean, I feel like in the game, we were the better team. We controlled most of the possession in the game. Yeah. I think we had an unlucky end, but I think it was still a good performance from us.
Q. Congratulations on the assist. Can you walk us through that play a little bit? What did you see on it? And how does it feel to get your first point in the league?
Yeah. I just got a call from Mike to step on the play because there was a guy in front of me. And I just read the pass, and I tried to intercept it, and it worked out. And it landed to Jozy’s feet. So I’m happy to get my first assist for our club.
Q. How much confidence are you gaining after every performance like this? I mean, you played three straight. You started three straight games, and your teammates have praised the way you played. Are you gaining confidence with every game out there?
Yes. I’m getting confidence. I’m trying to improve every game that I get called by the coach. And, yes, I’m just trying to get better every day. So I’m happy that my teammates are believing in me, and it helps me on the field.
Q. Michael played his — or appeared in his 250th game for the club tonight. Can you just touch on what it’s been like to work with him or at times under him?
Yeah. Michael is such a leader for us not only on the field but off the field, especially with us young players. I feel he’s helped me grow a lot, especially this year playing a little bit more, but, yeah, just a good leader for me, and I’m happy to keep playing with him now.
Q. Noble, you know, that’s two games in a row where Jozy Altidore has scored, and it’s two games where you guys got results, perhaps not the ones that you wanted. But can you speak a little bit about how much of a difference it’s made having him back on the team? There was a moment late where Jahkeele had a bit of a chance from wide, and we saw a shot of Jozy sort of, you know, applauding him on. What does that do for you young guys to have a guy like that at your backs?
Yeah. Jozy is another player that helps us young guys on and off the field. I feel like he’s a player that’s welcomed each and every one of us from the minute we joined this team. And, yeah, he continues to keep pushing us to succeed. I’m just happy he’s in the club helping us every day. So not only is he a legend in the club, but he’s also a very good person, so we’re thankful for him.
-TORONTO FOOTBALL CLUB-
FINAL SCORE: TORONTO RAPTORS 118, INDIANA PACERS 100
DATE: OCTOBER 27, 2021 ATTENDANCE: 19,800 (Sellout)
| FINAL SCORE | RECORD | HIGH POINTS | HIGH REBOUNDS | HIGH ASSISTS | |
| Indiana | 100 | 1-4 | Brogdon – 18 | Sabonis – 8 | Brogdon- 5 |
| Toronto | 118 | 2-3 | VanVleet – 26 | VanVleet – 10 | Barnes – 7 |
| KEY RUN |
The Raptors went on a 14-6 run in the last 2:26 of the third quarter to take a 16-point lead (87-71) into the fourth … Toronto led by double-digits for the rest of the game … The Raptors largest lead of the night was 23 points in the final minute.
| KEY STAT |
Toronto forced the Pacers into 23 turnovers leading to 31 points … The Raptors finished with just 12 turnovers … OG Anunoby (5) and Gary Trent Jr. (5) combined for 10 of Toronto’s season-high 18 steals.
RAPTORS NOTES:
PACERS NOTES:
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INJURY REPORT
2021-22 Matchups vs. Chicago: First of Two
2020-21 Record vs. Chicago: N/A
Next Game vs. Chicago: Saturday, December 11 vs. Chicago
Toronto Season Record: 2-4-1
Toronto Road Record: 0-3-0
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
October 17, 2021
Goaltender Michael Hutchinson recalled on an emergency basis from
the Toronto Marlies (AHL)
October 16, 2021 Alex Bishop signed to a one-game amateur tryout
October 11, 2021 Adam Brooks claimed off waivers by the Montréal Canadiens.
October 10, 2021
Defenceman Alex Biega and forward Kurtis Gabriel have been assigned
to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
October 9, 2021 Forward Kirill Semyonov has been loaned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 1 at Carolina 4
Date: Monday, October 25, 2021
TOR Goals: Matthews
CAR Goals: Aho, Lorentz, Niederreiter, Svechnikov
TOR Goaltender: Campbell, 32/35, .914 SV%
CAR Goaltender: Andersen, 24/25, .960 SV%
TOR Power Play: 0-for-3
CAR Power Play: 0-for-3
NEXT GAME
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
Opponent: vs. Detroit Red Wings
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet (TV), Sportsnet 590 (Radio)
INJURY REPORT
Petr Mrázek Groin
Ilya Mikheyev Thumb
Man Games Lost: 12
ALL-TIME VS. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
First Matchup between Clubs: November 17, 1926 (Toronto 1, Chicago 4)
All-Time Record: 289-265-96-3 (653 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 167-102-54-2 (325 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 122-163-42-1 (328 Games)
Last Win vs. Opponent on the Road: October 7, 2018 (Toronto 7, Chicago 6 – OTW)
Record in Last Five Games: 2-3-0
Record in Last 10 Games: 3-5-2
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
Games Played: TJ Brodie (27), Wayne Simmonds (27), Jason Spezza (26)
Goals: John Tavares (8), William Nylander (6), Auston Matthews (5)
Assists: Jason Spezza (14), TJ Brodie (9), Auston Matthews (9)
Points: Jason Spezza (18), John Tavares (16), Auston Matthews (14)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (30), John Tavares (18), Nick Ritchie (16)
2021-22 AVERAGES &RANKINGS
Points % GF/Game GA/Game PP% PK% SF/G SA/G FO%
Toronto .357 1.86 3.29 13.6% 87.5% 33.6 30.3 55.6%
NHL Rank 23rd-T 29th 21st 25th-T 6th-T 9th-T 13th 3rd
THE MAN ADVANTAGE IN 2021-22
Power Play: 3/22 (13.6%)
Power Play Goal Leader: 1 (Engvall, Spezza, Nylander)
Power Play Point Leader: 2 (Spezza, Nylander)
2020-21 Power Play: 31/155 (20.0%)
ON THE PK IN 2021-22
Penalty Kill: 21/24 (87.5%)
Shorthanded Goal Leader: N/A
Shorthanded Point Leader: N/A
2020-21 Penalty Kill: 113/144 (78.5%)
FAST FACTS
Wednesday games 2 of 11 (6 home, 5 road)
Back-to-Backs played 2 of 13
Record in first game of Back-to-Back 1-1-0
Record in second game of Back-to-Back 0-2-0
October games 8th of 9 (5 home, 4 road)
RECENT MILESTONES
TRAVIS DERMOTT Skated in his 200th career NHL game on Apr. 24 at WPG.
ALEXANDER KERFOOT Skated in his 100th game as a Maple Leaf on Mar. 29 vs. EDM.
MITCH MARNER Scored his 100th career NHL goal on Apr. 24 at WPG.
AUSTON MATTHEWS
Recorded his 200th NHL goal, Oct. 25 at CAR. Per NHL Stats, Matthews
required the second-fewest games to reach 200 goals in Maple Leafs
history among players who debuted with the team, trailing only Charlie
Conacher (317 games). Matthews is the 14th player in Maple Leafs
franchise history to record 200 goals with the team.
AUSTON MATTHEWS
Recorded his 300th NHL point with a goal on Feb. 8 vs. VAN, tying Charlie
Conacher to become the second-fastest Maple Leaf to reach the mark at
294 games.
JAKE MUZZIN Skated in his 600th NHL game on March 1 at EDM.
WILLIAM NYLANDER Scored his 100th career NHL goal on Apr. 18 at VAN.
MORGAN RIELLY
Recorded his 300th NHL point with an assist on Apr. 13 vs. CGY to
become the sixth defenceman in franchise history to record 300 points with
the club.
WAYNE SIMMONDS Skated in his 950th career NHL games played, Oct. 16 vs. OTT
JOHN TAVARES Skated in his 200th game as a Maple Leaf on May 12 at OTT.
JOHN TAVARES Registered his 100th assist as a Maple Leaf on April 18 at VAN.
JOHN TAVARES Recorded his 800th career NHL point on April 5 at CGY.
JOHN TAVARES Recorded his 200th point with the Maple Leafs on Oct. 18 vs. NYR.
UPCOMING MILESTONES
TJ BRODIE Three games away from 700 career NHL games played
TJ BRODIE One goal away from 50 career NHL goals
JACK CAMPBELL Eight wins away from 50 career NHL wins
TRAVIS DERMOTT Two points away from 50 career NHL points
PIERRE ENGVALL Three games away from 100 career NHL games played
JUSTIN HOLL Nine points away from 50 career NHL points
ONDREJ KAŠE Six goals away from 50 career NHL goals
ONDREJ KAŠE Two points away from 100 career NHL points
DAVID KÄMPF Nine assists away from 50 career NHL assists
ILYA MIKHEYEV Seven games away from 100 career NHL games played
MORGAN RIELLY One assist away from 250 career NHL assists
HOW THE MAPLE LEAFS WERE BUILT
Draft (8) Free Agent (13) Trade (3)
2018 – Sandin (29th overall) 2021 – Kaše (July 31) 2020 – Campbell (Feb. 5)
2017 – Liljegren (17th overall) 2021 – Ritchie (July 31) 2019 – Kerfoot (July 1)
2016 – Matthews (1st overall) 2021 – Amadio (July 29) 2019 – Muzzin (Jan. 28)
2015 – Marner (4th overall) 2021 – Bunting (July 28)
2015 – Dermott (34th overall) 2021 – Kämpf (July 28)
2014 – Engvall (188th overall) 2021 – Mrázek (July 28)
2014 – Nylander (8th overall) 2020 – Hutchinson (October 30)
2012 – Rielly (5th overall) 2020 – Brodie (October 9)
2020 – Simmonds (October 9)
2019 – Spezza (July 1)
2019 – Mikheyev (May 6)
2018 – Tavares (July 1)
2015 – Holl (July 2)
NAME PRONUNCIATION NAME PRONUNCIATION
Michael Amadio MIGHK uh-MA-dee-oh Mitch Marner MIHTCH MAHR-nuhr
TJ Brodie TEE-JAY BROH-dee Auston Matthews AW-stuhn MA-thewz
Michael Bunting MIGH-kuhl BUHN-tihng Ilya Mikheyev ihl-YAH mihk-HAY-ehv
Jack Campbell JAK KAM-buhl Petr Mrázek JAYK MUH-zihn
Travis Dermott TRA-vihs DUHR-mawt Jake Muzzin JAYK MUH-zihn
Pierre Engvall pee-AIHR EHNG-vuhl William Nylander WIHL-yuhm NEE-lan-duhr
Justin Holl JUHS-tihn HOHL Morgan Rielly MOHR-guhn RIGH-lee
Michael Hutchinson MIGH -kuhl HUH-chihn-suhn Nick Ritchie NIHK RIH -chee
David Kämpf DAY-vihd KAMPF Jason Spezza JAY-suhn SPEHT-zuh
Ondej Kaše AWN-dray KAH-sheh Wayne Simmonds WAYN SIH-muhnds
Alexander Kerfoot al-ehx-AN-duhr KUHR-fut Jason Spezza JAY-suhn SPEHT-zuh
Timothy Liljegren TIH-moh-thee LIHL-yeh-grehn John Tavares JAWN tah-VAHR-ehs
2021-22 TEAM LEADERS
CATEGORY LEADER CATEGORY LEADER
GOALS 3 – Spezza BLOCKED SHOTS 16 – Holl
ASSISTS 3 – Rielly, Nylander TAKEAWAYS 9 – Nylander
POINTS 5 – Nylander HITS 17 – Ritchie
POWER PLAY POINTS 2 – Spezza, Nylander TOI PER GAME 24:16 – Rielly
SHORTHANDED POINTS N/A PP TOI PER GAME 3:26 – Nylander, Tavares
PIMs 9 – Simmonds SH TOI PER GAME 2:59 – Holl
SHOTS 25 – Tavares WINS 2 – Campbell
FACEOFF% 100% – Marner GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 2.39 – Campbell
SHOT ATTEMPT % 59.2%- Nylander SAVE PERCENTAGE .915 – Campbell
BLACKHAWKS NOTES
TONIGHT’S BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: NBCSCH – Pat Foley (PxP) and Colby Cohen (analyst)
RADIO: WGN-AM 720 – John Wiedeman (PxP) and Paul Caponigri (analyst) and Joe Brand (studio host)
RADIO (Spanish): TUDN-AM 1200 – Miguel Esparza (PxP) and Jorge Moreno (analyst)
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 29 at CAR, 6 p.m. CT (NBCSCH, WGN Radio)
Saturday, Oct. 30 at STL, 7 p.m. CT (NBCSCH, WGN Radio)
Monday, Nov. 1 vs. OTT, 7 p.m. CT (NBCSCH+, WGN Radio, Univision TUDN-AM 1200)
Wednesday, Nov. 3 vs. CAR, 7:30 p.m. CT (NBCSCH+, WGN Radio, Univision TUDN-AM 1200)
Friday, Nov. 5 at WPG, 7 p.m. CT (NBCSCH, WGN Radio)
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Oct. 24 – Recalled defenseman Ian Mitchell from Rockford … Oct. 23 – Recalled forward Reese Johnson from Rockford … Oct. 21 – Placed forward
Mike Hardman in concussion protocol … Oct. 18 – Recalled forward Mike Hardman from Rockford and assigned defenseman Ian Mitchell to Rockford
… Oct. 14 – Activated defenseman Alec Regula from injured reserve (lower back) and assigned him to Rockford … Oct. 12 – Recalled forwards Philipp
Kurashev and MacKenzie Entwistle from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League … Placed forward Andrew Shaw (concussion
protocol) and defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk (right ankle sprain) on long-term injured reserve.
LAST TIME OUT
Score: Detroit (6) at Chicago (3) – Sun., Oct. 24, United Center
CHI Goals: Johnson (1), PP-Kubalik (3), Borgstrom (1)
DET Goals: Raymond (1), Rowney (1), Namestnikov (3), Bertuzzi (6), Raymond (3), PP-Raymond (4)
Goalies: CHI – Fleury (31/37, 60:00) DET – Nedeljkovic (32/35, 60:00)
CHI PP:1/4; PK:7/8 DET PP:1/8; PK: 3/4
Recap: Detroit jumped out to a one-goal advantage in the first period as Lucas Raymond scored his second goal of the year … Tyler Johnson provided
the equalizer later in the frame with his first goal as a Blackhawk … The Blackhawks and Red Wings headed into the first intermission tied at one …
Three straight goals from Detroit in the second period gave the club a 4-1 lead … Dominik Kubalik cut into the deficit with his second power-play
marker of the 2021-22 campaign … The Red Wings led 4-2 going into the final 20 minutes … Raymond added two more tallies in the third to record his
first career hat trick … Chicago struck for their third goal of the game as Henrik Borgstrom recorded his first goal in a Blackhawks uniform.
TONIGHT’S OPPONENT – TORONTO
The Maple Leafs travel to Chicago for their first game against the Blackhawks since Nov. 10, 2019 when Chicago 5-4 at the United Center … Chicago
has registered a point in 11 straight games against Toronto (8-0-3) and is 16-2-3 vs. Toronto dating back to the 2003-04 campaign … In the clubs last
matchup (Jan. 18, 2020 in TOR) the Blackhawks struck for six goals … Dominik Kubalik notched a three-point night (2G, 1A) and Erik Gustafsson
posted two helpers in 19:57 of total ice time.
2021-22 Schedule/Results: HOME: Oct. 27 AWAY: Dec. 11
2020-21 Schedule/Results: Did not play
All-Time Record: 268-286-96-3 Home: 164-120-42-2 Road: 104-166-54-1
Last Home Win: Nov. 10, 2019 (5-4) Last Road Win: Jan. 18, 2020 (6-2) Last Home Loss: Oct. 7, 2019 (7-6 OT) Last Road Loss: Oct. 9, 2017 (4-3
OT)
BLACKHAWKS VS. TOR ALL-TIME
GOALS ASSISTS POINTS
Patrick Kane 14 Patrick Kane 16 Patrick Kane 30
Jonathan Toews 7 Jonathan Toews 7 Jonathan Toews 14
Dominik Kubalik/Alex DeBrincat 2 Dylan Strome 4 Alex DeBrincat 5
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LAYING THE LUMBER: The Blackhawks logged 41 hits on Sunday against the Red Wings … It was their most in a single game since Oct. 27, 2019
against the LA Kings dating back to the 2011-12 campaign … Since that season Chicago has notched 40 or more hits in a game on just three occasions
… The 41 hits against Detroit share fifth for most hits in a single game this year.
500 CLUB: Connor Murphy skated in his 500th career National Hockey League game on Sunday vs. Detroit … He joined his father, Gord (862 games
played) in reaching the milestone … The Murphy’s are at least the 17th father-son duo to each play 500 NHL games … Their 1,362 combined games
played would put them 13th on the all-time list.
MARATHON MAN: Seth Jones skated in a game-high 27:06 of total ice time on Sunday night against the Red Wings … It was the third time this season
he skated in over 27:00 of ice time … The Arlington, Texas native is currently ninth in the National Hockey League averaging 25:54 of TOI … He
averaged a career-best 25:49 of TOI during the 2018-19 season with the Blue Jackets … Duncan Keith paced the club in average TOI in each of the
past 16 seasons.
SPECIAL TEAMING UP: The Blackhawks killed off a season-high seven of eight power-play chances by the Detroit Red Wings in Sunday’s game …
Chicago currently ranks third in the NHL in penalty kill percentage, killing off 20 of 22 (90.9 percent) opponent power plays this season … The
Blackhawks have recorded a power-play marker in five of their six games this season (6-for-23; 26.1 percent) … Their six power-play goals this season
are tied for the third most in the NHL … The Blackhawks finished 11th in the National Hockey League with a 21.7% PP% during the 2020-21 season …
Dominik Kubalik’s two power-play markers share seventh in the league … He recorded four goals on the man advantage in each of his first two
seasons in the league.
KIRBY FULLY LOADED: Third-year forward Kirby Dach recorded a three-game point streak (2G, 1A) from Oct. 15-19 … His career long is five games,
which he accomplished twice during his rookie season … Dach netted a goal in consecutive games (Oct. 15 and 16) for the first time since his rookie
season (Nov. 10 and Nov. 13, 2019) … Dach shares 10th in the league with seven takeaways this year, including registering a season high of three on
Sunday.
HELLO MY NAME IS: The Blackhawks featured six players in their opening-night lineup who made their team debuts … Henrik Borgstrom, Tyler
Johnson, Jujhar Khaira, Seth Jones, Jake McCabe and Marc-Andre Fleury appeared in their first games in a Blackhawks sweater … The group
includes five Stanley Cup rings, 10 All-Star Game appearances, one Vezina Trophy and over 2,700 games of National Hockey League experience.
FOLLOW THE LEADERS: On Oct. 12, Head Coach Jeremy Colliton named Jonathan Toews team captain and announced that Patrick Kane,
Connor Murphy and Alex DeBrincat would serve as alternate captains during the 2021-22 campaign … Murphy will wear an “A” on the road, while
DeBrincat wears an “A” at the United Center … Toews is the second-longest tenured captain in the league, trailing only Sidney Crosby who was named
the Penguins captain prior to the 2007-08 season.
CAT TRICK: Alex DeBrincat recorded two points (1G, 1A) in last year’s season finale to extend his career-long goal streak (9G) to seven games and
his point streak to eight games (9G, 3A) … The point streak matched a season high and was the longest by a Blackhawk during the 2020-21
campaign … He matched Darryl Suter and Bill Mosienko for the third longest goal streak by a Blackhawks player age 23 or younger … It was his 15th
multi-point outing of the season … The Farmington Hills, Michigan native is the seventh U.S.-born skater in National Hockey League history with a 30+
and 40+ goal campaign within their first four seasons per NHL Stats … His 32 markers during the 2020-21 campaign were third in the National Hockey
League … His 1.08 points per game average last year was a new career high.
UPCOMING MILESTONES
Ryan Carpenter
Needs 6 games for 250 career
Marc-Andre Fleury
Needs 8 wins for 500 career
Patrick Kane
Needs one goal to match Larmer for third on the Blackhawks all-time goals list and three points to match Savard for third on the team’s all-time points
list
BLACKHAWKS FRANCHISE LEADERS
GAMES POINTS GOALS ASSISTS
The view from left field 