Patrick Kane to make Red Wings debut against Sharks on Thursday

The three-time Stanley Cup champion will play his first game with Detroit following offseason surgery

By Austin Nivison Dec 6, 2023 at 2:36 pm ET• 1 min read

Patrick Kane will play his first game as a member of the Detroit Red Wings against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Head coach Derek Lalonde announced Kane will suit up for the Red Wings in his first action since undergoing offseason hip surgery.

Kane, 35, hasn't played since the New York Rangers were eliminated from the 2023 playoffs by the New Jersey Devils. After dealing with a hip injury for the entirety of the 2022-23 season, Kane opted to get a hip resurfacing procedure in hopes of extending his career.

Since then, Kane has undergone an arduous rehabilitation process, but he has been cleared to play and signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings last week. When speaking with the Detroit media for the first time, Kane said his hip feels much better than it did last season.