Blackhawks' Panik matches last season's production in 6th game

Richard Panik kept his superb start going Saturday night, scoring the tying goal with less than two minutes left in the Chicago Blackhawks' shootout victory over his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Panik's marker gave him six goals and eight points in six games, equalling his totals from all of last season when he played 30 games with Chicago.

He also overtook Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Auston Matthews for the early NHL goal-scoring lead.

Panik has more than delivered after being given a golden opportunity with the Blackhawks playing alongside Jonathan Toews on the top line.

He was acquired from the Leafs in January for forward Jeremy Morin. Panik potted 25 points in 33 games with the AHL's Toronto Marlies before being dealt.