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Fast start by Kane gives Hawks a big lift

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Winger Patrick Kane (88), has 7 points in the first four NHL games for the Blackhawks.

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Patrick Kane has vowed before to take his game to the next level, but now he's backing up his words with action. With 2 more assists on Thursday, including his much talked about behind-the-back pass to Marian Hossa for the game-winning goal in overtime, Kane has 7 points in the Blackhawks' first four games.If going to play in Switzerland during the lockout is what Kane needed to gain that added confidence, the Hawks must be glad he went.