RALEIGH, N.C. — Roman Kantserov's last-minute goal Thursday was meaningless for the Blackhawks but significant for him.It extended his point streak to seven consecutive games — the longest by a Hawks rookie since Jonathan Toews in 2007 — and kept…
Chicago Blackhawks rookie forward Roman Kantserov is maintaining a positive outlook despite the team's ongoing struggles. Kantserov scored Thursday to extend his point streak to seven games, the longest by a Blackhawks rookie since Jonathan Toews in 2007. The 22-year-old leads all NHL rookies with eight goals, even though Chicago has won just one game during his seven-game scoring run.
Kantserov, who joined the NHL this summer after playing for KHL powerhouse Magnitogorsk Metallurg, is adjusting to losing after years on contending teams. Coach Jeff Blashill praised his net-front presence and hockey intelligence, keeping Kantserov consistently alongside Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi.
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