Game 3 spotlight
Western Conference quarterfinals
Series tied 1-1.
Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane vs. Coyotes’ Ray Whitney
Kane
Position: Forward
Number: 88
Height, Weight: 5-11, 181
Shoots: Left
Born: Nov. 19, 1988 (Age 23)
Birthplace: Buffalo, N.Y.
2011-12 regular-season statistics: GP: 82; Goals: 23; Assists: 43; Points: 66; Plus-minus: Plus-7; Penalty minutes: 40.
2012 playoffs: GP: 2; Goals 0, Assists 3; Points 3; Plus-minus: Plus-2; Penalty minutes: 0
Playoff experience: GP: 47; Goals: 20; Assists: 31; Points: 51; Plus-minus: Minus-10; Penalty minutes: 20.
Whitney
Position: Forward
Number: 13
Height, Weight: 5-10, 180
Shoots: Right
Born: May 8, 1972 (Age 39)
Birthplace: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
2011-12 regular-season statistics: GP: 82; Goals: 24; Assists: 53; Points: 77; Plus-minus: Plus-26; Penalty minutes: 28.
2012 playoffs: GP: 2; Goals 0, Assists 0; Points 0; Plus-minus: Minus-2; Penalty minutes: 4
Playoff experience: GP: 89; Goals: 19; Assists: 27; Points: 46; Plus-minus: Minus-25; Penalty minutes: 42.
The quote: “If you watch him out there, he’s not the fastest guy, the biggest or the strongest, but he’s got so much smarts and patience with the puck. He’s very skilled, he can make a lot of passes and he sees a lot on the ice. His nickname is ‘Wizard’ for a reason.”
— Kane on Whitney
Chris Kuc says: The forwards are similar in stature and playing style and can find the back of the net or dish to teammates. They have extremely high hockey IQs and terrific vision on the ice. Both teams need their top players to be their top players, and Kane and Whitney are among them.
