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Patrick Kane returns to Detroit as Chicago visits the Red Wings
The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, with Patrick Kane facing his former team for the first time since leaving Detroit.
Kane played three seasons with the Red Wings before returning to Chicago over the summer, where he leads the Blackhawks in assists and scoring.
Chicago is seeking its first road win after going 0-4 away from home this season; a win over Los Angeles on Tuesday ended the team's three-game losing streak.
Detroit has earned points in seven of its last eight games and won a shootout in Edmonton to close a four-game road trip.
The teams have different immediate concerns: Chicago is trying to build momentum, while Detroit aims to keep its recent run going.
Detroit captain Dylan Larkin will not play, after the team suspended him without pay when he said he would not play until he is traded.
Kane needs one assist to reach 900 career assists, and the game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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Patrick Kane is set to face the Detroit Red Wings for the first time since playing for them over the past three seasons.
The Chicago Blackhawks visit Detroit on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Kane returned to Chicago over the summer and has seven assists and eight points in 12 games this season.
Chicago is seeking its first road win after beating Los Angeles 2-1 on Tuesday and ending a three-game losing streak.
Detroit has earned points in seven of its last eight games and went 2-1-1 on its recent four-game road trip.
- Who
- Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks face the Detroit Red Wings.
- What
- Kane returns to Detroit to play against his former team.
- When
- Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Where
- Detroit, at the Red Wings’ home arena.
- Why
- Kane is back with Chicago after playing for Detroit over the past three seasons.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kane returned to the Blackhawks after playing for the Red Wings over the previous three seasons.
Chicago beat Los Angeles 2-1, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said Kane’s impact on Detroit’s locker room had been significant.
Chicago is scheduled to visit Detroit, with Kane set to face the Red Wings.
- Game
- Blackhawks at Red Wings, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Kane’s age
- 37
- Kane’s contract
- Two years, $16 million, with an $8 million annual average value
- Kane’s 2026-27 totals
- Seven assists and eight points in 12 games
- Chicago road record
- 0-4
- Detroit recent record
- Points in seven of its last eight games
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What people are saying
Definitely a little weird, but fun to go against him
That was a huge one
We've been using the word resilient, pretty resilient group for most of the season. We saw it again (Monday).
He's somebody who wasn't afraid to speak up and do the right things over and over