Patrick Kane took the honor in stride.
When he was named the NHL's first star for the month of November, he did what most hockey players do when they get recognized for individual accomplishments.
He deflected the honor and credited his teammates. Kane said the honor was "pretty cool" and then was quick to say that his teammates are playing well and that's what is leading to a plethora of scoring opportunities.
Forget Kane's modesty. The 2013-14 season could turn out to be the best year of his career. He is coming off a remarkable showing in last year's successful Stanley Cup playoff run. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the NHL's playoff MVP when he scored nine goals and 10 assists as the Chicago Blackhawks disposed of the Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and Boston Bruins on the way to winning the championship.
Kane scored three key goals in the Stanley Cup Final against the Bruins. He gave the Blackhawks a 3-1 lead with his goal in the second period of the fourth game when he roofed a loose puck with his backhand over Tuukka Rask. It was the kind of quicksilver play that has become K ...
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