Patrick Kane etched his name onto hockey’s elite list Thursday night, becoming the 50th player in National Hockey League history to score 500 regular‑season goals. Kane achieved the milestone in a 5‑1 Detroit Red Wings victory over the Vancouver Canucks, scoring his second goal of the night into an empty net with under four minutes remaining to push his career total past the half‑thousand mark.
The 37‑year‑old winger kicked off the scoring early, tallying his 499th goal on a power play late in the first period before sealing the milestone in the third. Kane’s achievement places him among an exclusive group of NHL scorers and marks him as just the fifth American‑born player to reach 500 goals, joining legends such as Mike Modano and Jeremy Roenick.
Kane’s journey to 500 goals spans seasons with multiple teams, a collection of Stanley Cup championships, and numerous personal accomplishments. His presence on the ice continues to make an impact for the Red Wings, and his latest milestone underscores both his longevity and scoring prowess at the highest level of professional hockey.
Supporting contributors for Detroit included goals and assists from Axel Sandin‑Pellikka, J.T. Compher and Lucas Raymond, while goalie John Gibson posted 23 saves. The victory improved the Red Wings’ position in the standings and gave fans a memorable night celebrating one of the sport’s enduring stars.