Red Wings' Patrick Kane to Return for 20th NHL Season

Detroit veteran reaches 1,400 career points in overtime loss to Tampa Bay

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:23am

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Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane announced he will return for his 20th NHL season next year. The 38-year-old veteran reached a career milestone by picking up his 1,400th point in the Red Wings' 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.

Why it matters

Patrick Kane is one of the NHL's all-time greats, having won multiple Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks earlier in his career. His decision to continue playing for the Red Wings is a boost for the franchise as they look to return to the playoffs.

The details

In Monday's game against the Lightning, Kane scored a goal and added an assist to reach the 1,400-point mark for his illustrious career. The game went to overtime, where Tyson Foerster scored the only goal of the shootout to give Tampa Bay the victory.

  • Patrick Kane picked up his 1,400th career point on April 14, 2026.
  • Kane announced he will return for his 20th NHL season next year.

The players

Patrick Kane

A 38-year-old forward for the Detroit Red Wings who is one of the NHL's all-time great players, having won multiple Stanley Cups earlier in his career with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tyson Foerster

The Tampa Bay Lightning player who scored the only goal of the shootout to give his team the victory over the Red Wings.

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What they’re saying

“I still feel like I have a lot left in the tank and want to keep playing. This is the only team I've ever known, and I'm excited to come back for one more season.”

— Patrick Kane

The takeaway

Patrick Kane's decision to return for a 20th NHL season is a testament to his enduring skill and passion for the game. His milestone 1,400th career point shows he can still contribute at the highest level, and his presence will be a boost for the Red Wings as they aim to return to the playoffs.