Those two spectacular passes Kris Versteeg delivered in the Blackhawks' victory over Anaheim on Wednesday were no fluke. The rookie winger has gotten better with each game and finds himself in position to do what teammate Patrick Kane did last season -- lead NHL rookies in scoring. The assists Versteeg earned for setting up Martin Havlat's game-tying goal and Jonathan Toews' winner in the 4-2 victory over the Ducks gave him 15 and 22 points in 23 games.
Not many people would be encouraged by a frigid day like Thursday, when temperatures hovered in the 20s.
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