Kane nets OT winner for Detroit in Chicago return

In a highly anticipated return to Chicago, Patrick Kane showcased his prowess by scoring the game-winning goal on a breakaway at 1:43 of overtime, propelling the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.

Kane, a former league and playoff MVP with three Stanley Cups during his tenure with the Blackhawks, extended his point streak to eight games. His triumphant return included not only the decisive goal but also an assist in a game where Daniel Sprong and Alex DeBrincat also found the back of the net for Detroit. The Red Wings’ winning streak reached five games, with goaltender James Reimer making 33 saves.

Before the game, Kane received a salute from Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios during a pregame ceremony where the Blackhawks retired Chelios’ No. 7. The sellout crowd at the United Center gave Kane a prolonged standing ovation during a video tribute early in the first period.

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Kane’s impact on the game was undeniable, and the United Center crowd celebrated him once again with cheers during a final ovation lap following the game-winning goal. Despite the Blackhawks turning aside a late Red Wings rush led by Kane in regulation, Detroit emerged victorious.

MacKenzie Entwistle and Nick Foligno scored for Chicago, with Petr Mrazek making 28 saves. Sprong opened the scoring for Detroit with a goal in the first period, while Entwistle and Foligno responded for the Blackhawks in the second. Chicago took a brief 2-1 lead with a power-play goal before DeBrincat, another former Blackhawk, tied the game at 15:44 of the third period with a well-placed shot off Mrazek’s pad.