Overview

• Patrick Kane has been activated off injured reserve and will play for the Detroit Red Wings against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
• The 36-year-old forward missed five games due to an upper-body injury initially described as an undisclosed ailment.
• Kane has recorded 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 20 games this season, a slower pace compared to his impactful performance last season.
• A three-time Stanley Cup champion and former Hart Trophy winner, Kane is six points away from becoming the second American player to reach 1,300 career NHL points.
• Kane's return is expected to stabilize the Red Wings' top six lineup, addressing recent struggles with team performance.