Breaking: Kane will miss the Red Wings’ last road trip.
Due to a lower-body injury, Patrick Kane will not play for the Red Wings during their current road trip. Shortly after receiving a hit along the boards from Pontus Holmberg on Sunday, the forward left a 4-2 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period. On November 28, Kane inked a one-year contract with the Red Wings. On June 1, he underwent hip resurfacing surgery.
Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde stated on Tuesday that the player’s issue was lower body and unrelated to his hip. “He will not be able to make this trip. After the trip, we’ll return to Detroit with a fresh perspective and an update.” The Florida Panthers and Red Wings meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on BSFL. before heading back home to meet the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. BSFL, BSDET) and at the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.
In 19 games this season, Kane has 16 points (seven goals and nine assists).
Lalonde stated, “Kane has exceeded our expectations.” “He fulfills our expectations and then some. It has been rather remarkable to see him so healthy and to have such a significant improvement in his performance after the surgery. He has greatly accelerated our offensive. We will be missing him for a short while, which is unfortunate because he is starting to truly take charge of the group. Given his professional achievements, he is a leader. Things with Patrick have progressed quite well.
Daniel Sprong, Robby Fabbri, and Klim Kostin will have the chance to go up and play on the right side of the second line alongside Alex DeBrincat and center J.T. Compher, according to Lalonde, now that Kane is out.