No stopping him
Patrick Kane continues to be a thorn in the Wild's side in the playoffs, scoring two goals in Game 2, including his third game-winner against Minnesota in three playoff series. A look at Kane's mastery:
Playoffs vs. Wild
YearGPGAPts+/-
2013 (Blackhawks win 4-1)5055+3
2014 (Blackhawks win 4-2)6314-2
2015 (Blackhawks lead 2-0)2303+3
Career playoff totals
GPGAPts+/-
Kane has played in 17 playoff series1014259101+7
Note: Has eight career game-winners in the playoffs, including 2010 Stanley Cup clincher in Game 6 against Philadelphia.
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