By Alexander Rosquez
The Detroit Red Wings will be without star forward Patrick Kane for their matchup against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, October 28. Kane has been sidelined since October 17 after colliding awkwardly with the boards in a previous game, leaving a gap in the Red Wings’ lineup.
Head coach Todd McLellan confirmed that Kane will not travel with the team for the start of their five-game road trip. The team currently holds the top spot in the Atlantic Division with a 6-3-0 record, making it vital to maintain consistency while key players recover.
Kane’s absence has forced the Red Wings to adjust their lines, with Lucas Raymond moving to the second line and Mason Appleton remaining on the first line. Despite these changes, Detroit managed a 2-1 overtime victory in its last game, though the offense has struggled without its veteran forward.
“Kane won’t travel with the Detroit Red Wings for the start of their upcoming five-game road trip, but could join the team partway through,” McLellan told broadcast reporter Daniella Bruce.
Patrick Kane #88 of the Red Wings plays against the Panthers. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Since joining Detroit in 2023, Kane has been a consistent contributor. In his first season, he tallied 47 points (20 goals, 27 assists) in 50 games. This season, he recorded five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in five games before his injury, maintaining a point-per-game pace.
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The Red Wings’ offense has been noticeably impacted by Kane’s absence. His line typically outshoots opponents 51-37, but without him, the team has been outscored in recent games, signaling the challenge of sustaining production.
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Kane signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Red Wings during the offseason. The team will monitor his recovery closely, hoping for a timely return to maintain their strong start to the 2025–26 NHL season.
Alexander Rosquez is a bilingual sports writer, fluent in English and Spanish, who joined Bolavip in June 2024. Bringing over 15 years of media experience, Alexander has covered a wide range of sports events, including soccer, MLB, and NBA. His expertise lies in real-time coverage of competitions across various globally relevant sports leagues. Before joining Bolavip, he gained extensive experience in MLB and soccer coverage for both national and international media outlets. His discipline in sports event coverage and meticulous attention to detail make him a valuable asset to the Bolavip team.
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