Patrick Kane moves up U.S. goals list in Wings' win over Flames

Detroit Red Wings defeat Calgary Flames 5-2 as Patrick Kane scores twice and moves up the all-time goals list for American-born players.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 6:52am

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Patrick Kane scored two goals and Alex DeBrincat had three assists as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday. Kane's goals moved him up to fourth on the all-time goals list for American-born players. Emmitt Finnie, Dominik Shine, and Moritz Seider also scored for the Red Wings, who ended a three-game losing streak. Matt Coronato and Morgan Frost scored for the Flames, who completed a 1-4-0 road trip.

Why it matters

Patrick Kane's milestone achievement highlights his impressive longevity and goal-scoring prowess as one of the top American-born players in NHL history. The win also keeps the Red Wings in the hunt for an Eastern Conference wild-card playoff spot with one month left in the season.

The details

Kane's two goals came in the second period, first tying the game 1-1 just over a minute into the period, then giving the Red Wings a 3-2 lead a few minutes later. His 503rd career goal moved him past Joe Mullen for fourth on the all-time list for American-born players. Finnie, Shine, and Seider also scored for Detroit, while Coronato and Frost tallied for Calgary.

  • Kane's first goal came 63 seconds into the second period.
  • Kane's second goal came 91 seconds after his first.
  • Coronato's goal came at 7:23 of the second period.
  • Seider's power-play goal came at 11:45 of the second period.
  • Shine's empty-net goal came with 65 seconds left in the game.

The players

Patrick Kane

A veteran forward for the Detroit Red Wings who scored two goals in the game, moving him up to fourth on the all-time goals list for American-born NHL players.

Alex DeBrincat

A Red Wings forward who collected three assists in the game.

Emmitt Finnie

A Red Wings player who scored a goal in the second period to give Detroit a 2-1 lead.

Dominik Shine

A Red Wings player who scored an empty-net goal in the final minute to seal the 5-2 victory.

Moritz Seider

A Red Wings defenseman who scored a power-play goal in the second period to make it 4-2 Detroit.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Patrick Kane's milestone achievement highlights his impressive longevity and goal-scoring prowess as one of the top American-born players in NHL history. The Red Wings' win also keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with one month left in the season.