Hartman providing Blackhawks with invaluable secondary scoring

Ryan Hartman keeps producing, and the Chicago Blackhawks keep winning.

The rookie scored for the third straight game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild, helping the Blackhawks earn their third consecutive victory.

Hartman's goal was his 13th of the season, maintaining his position as the Blackhawks' fifth-leading scorer behind Marian Hossa, Artemi Panarin, Artem Anisimov, and Patrick Kane.

The 22-year-old also ranks fifth on the Blackhawks in shots on goal with 113 in 50 games.

This would be impressive enough if Hartman was skating in Chicago's top six, but he's been doing it lately while lining up on the fourth line with Tanner Kero and Vinnie Hinostroza.

Hartman is on pace to have a 20-goal season, and while he's not quite in the Calder Trophy conversation thanks to one of the best rookie classes ever, he's still making a name for himself while contributing to one of the league's best teams.

All of Hartman's goals have come at even strength, but he's in impressive company nonetheless.

The Blackhawks are frequently searching for secondary scoring by virtue of their litany of salary cap casualties over the years, but getting this kind of production from a rookie on the bottom line provides the club with balance on offense that they can afford.