In his second full NHL season, Viktor Stalberg raised his game another level, and showed fans what his unique blend of size and speed could do.
The 26-year-old Swede achieved career highs in all scoring categories, registering 22 goals and 21 assists in 79 regular-season games while averaging 14:04 of ice time. On Jan. 10, Stalberg netted his first career hat trick against Columbus, a team he victimized for 10 points (8G, 2A) in six matchups. Stalberg was the only player in the league to record 20-plus goals and 30-plus points without a single contribution coming on the power play or penalty kill; he also became the first player in Blackhawks history to tally 20 or more goals all at even strength.
