Blackhawks 2018-19 midseason grades: Forwards

Going into the 2018-19 campaign, the Blackhawks were looking for rebound seasons from their top guys and counting on their younger ones to take that next step. It's safe to say they've done that for the most part.

After compiling a career-low 20 goals and 52 points in 74 games last season, Jonathan Toews has already surpassed his goal total with 22 and is four points away from tying his point total from a year ago through 51 games. The Blackhawks captain is on pace to set a career-high with 35 goals and 76 points.

Patrick Kane, who statistically had a down season by his standards, has 29 goals and 42 assists for 71 points in 50 games this season. For reference, he had 27 goals and 49 assists…