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The strange Opening Night trend from Patrick Kane’s first Blackhawks stint

Patrick Kane won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks, but Chicago rarely started the regular season with an Opening Night victory during his first stint with the franchise.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 4:00 PM
The strange Opening Night trend from Patrick Kane’s first Blackhawks stint
Key Things to Know
  • Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks struggled on Opening Night during his first stint, winning only five of 16 openers.
  • Kane recorded seven goals and 12 assists for 19 total points across those 16 Opening Night appearances.
  • The Blackhawks lost Kane's final four season openers before his departure in February 2023.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Despite winning three Stanley Cups, Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks frequently struggled to win on Opening Night during his first stint. In Kane's 16 season openers with the franchise from 2007 to 2023, the team managed only five victories while dropping 11 games.

Kane produced 19 points across those 16 Opening Night contests, scoring seven goals without registering a game-winner. The trend has largely continued into the Connor Bedard era, with Chicago posting a 1-2 record in season openers since 2023.

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