Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane sidelined 12 weeks following surgery
Blackhawks player Patrick Kane signs autographs for young fans at the annual Brent Seabrook-hosted Celebrity ICE Bowl at Lucky Strike in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his breakaway goal during the third period against the Red Wings at the United Center on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. The Blackhawks won 5-2.
(Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane skates on the ice during the third period against the Flames at the United Center on Monday Jan. 7, 2019.
(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane enters the arena before the Winter Classic against the Bruins at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
(Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane waits in the first period against the Penguins at the United Center on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates in the first period against the Penguins at the United Center on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) takes a look at his stick during a break in the action in the first period against the Kings at the United Center on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) starts to celebrate after scoring a goal on Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) in the third period at the United Center on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane waits for the puck to drop during the first period against the Ducks at the United Center on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane walks to the locker room before the first period against the Ducks at the United Center on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Maple Leafs during the third period of their game at the United Center on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane arrives for the home opener against the Maple Leafs during a red carpet event at the United Center on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane, left, and his teammates stand for the national anthem seconds before a team scrimmage at the United Center on Saturday Sept., 15, 2018.
(Abel Uribe / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane high-fives young fans minutes before a team scrimmage at the United Center on Saturday Sept., 15, 2018.
(Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane talks with teammates in the locker room minutes before a team scrimmage at the United Center on Saturday Sept., 15, 2018.
(Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane talks with teammates in the locker room minutes before a team scrimmage at the United Center on Saturday Sept., 15, 2018.
(Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane attends a Q&A session during the Blackhawks Convention at the Hilton Chicago, Saturday, July 28, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks player Patrick Kane is introduced during the Blackhawks Convention, Friday, July 27, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane speaks to the media during Blackhawks Convention, Friday, July 27, 2018.
(Annie Rice / AP)Patrick Kane of the United States, left, holds a third place trophy after defeating Canada 2-1 in the Ice Hockey World Championships bronze medal match between Canada and the United States at the Royal arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, May 20, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Patrick Kane of the United States shake hands with Jordan Eberle (7) of Canada after the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Bronze Medal Game game between the United States and Canada at Royal Arena on May 20, 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
(Martin Rose / Getty Images)Jordan Eberle of Canada, center, tries to get beyond Patrick Kane, left, and Colin White of the United States during the Ice Hockey World Championships bronze medal match between Canada and the United States at the Royal arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, May 20, 2018.
(Liselotte Sabroe / AP)Patrick Kane of the United States reacts during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Bronze Medal Game game between the United States and Canada at Royal Arena on May 20, 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
(Martin Rose / Getty Images)Patrick Kane of the United States reacts during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship semifinal between Sweden and USA at Royal Arena on May 19, 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
(Martin Rose / Getty Images)Patrick Kane of the United States skates against Czech Republic during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Quarter Final game between United States and Czech Republic at Jyske Bank Boxen on May 17, 2018 in Herning, Denmark.
(Martin Rose / Getty Images)Czech Republic’s Filip Hronek, left, skates past as Patrick Kane, right, of the United States celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships quarterfinal match between the United States and Czech Republic at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Thursday, May 17, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Patrick Kane of the United States celebrates after he scores the opening goal during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Quarter Final game between United States and Czech Republic at Jyske Bank Boxen on May 17, 2018, in Herning, Denmark.
(Martin Rose / Getty Images)Patrick Kane of the United States celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships quarterfinal match between the United States and Czech Republic at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Thursday, May 17, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Patrick Kane (88) of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Patrick Kane of the United States celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Patrick Kane of the United States during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between united States and South Korea at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Friday, May 11, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Patrick Kane, center, of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between united States and South Korea at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Friday, May 11, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Patrick Kane of the United States reacts during the 2018 Ice Hockey World Championship Group B game between the United States and Latvia at Jyske Bank Boxen on May 10, 2018 in Herning, Denmark.
(Martin Rose / Getty Images)Denmark’s Daniel Nielsen, right, challenges for the puck with Patrick Kane, left, of the United States during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Denmark and United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Saturday, May 5, 2018.
(Petr David Josek / AP)Denmark’s Mads Christensen, left, and Peter Regin, right, battle for the puck with Patrick Kane of the United States during an exhibition between Denmark and the U.S., Kvik Hockey Arena in Herning, Denmark, Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
(Bo Amstrup / AP)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates on the ice in the first period against the Blues at the United Center on Friday, April 6, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the second period of a game against the Avalanche on Friday, March 30, 2018, in Denver.
(David Zalubowski / AP)Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane (88) looks on during the second period against the Sabres, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y.
(Jeffrey T. Barnes / AP)Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane (88) takes a shot during the first period of against the Sabres, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y.
(Jeffrey T. Barnes / AP)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) during the second period of their game against the Bruins at the United Center on Sunday, Mar. 11, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) takes a shot on goal in the first period against the Avalanche at the United Center on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane plays against the Blue Jackets on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio.
(Jay LaPrete / AP)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane advances the puck against the Capitals at the United Center on Feb. 17, 2018.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) tries to skate away from the boards in the first period oagainst the Ducks at the United Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) pauses on the ice during the first period against the Coyotes Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
(Ross D. Franklin / AP)Patrick Kane skates to the bench after scoring a goal late in the third period against the Calgary Flames at the United Center on February 6, 2018.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane warms up before a game against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
(Mark Zaleski / AP)Patrick Kane waits to be introduced during the 2018 Honda NHL All-Star Game at Amalie Arena on January 28, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.
(Mike Carlson / Getty Images)Patrick Kane competes in the Gatorade NHL Puck Control Relay during the 2018 GEICO NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.
(Mike Carlson / Getty Images)Patrick Kane shoots against Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the GEICO NHL Save Streak during the 2018 GEICO NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.
(Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)Patrick Kane poses for a portrait during the 2018 NHL All-Star at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.
(Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) plays against the Red Wings in the first period on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in Detroit.
(Paul Sancya / AP)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane plays against the Red Wings in the first period on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in Detroit.
(Paul Sancya / AP)Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane plays against the Red Wings in the first period on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in Detroit.
(Paul Sancya / AP)Patrick Kane tries to get around Jonathan Ericsson of the Red Wings during the first period on January 25, 2018 in Detroit.
(Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews (19) and Patrick Kane in the first period on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) makes a move in the first period against the New York Islanders at the United Center on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) pursues the puck in the first period against the New York Islanders at the United Center on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates after scoring in the first period against the New York Islanders at the United Center on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) reacts as he’s unable to score in the third period Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and Jonathan Toews (19) get ready for action on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) takes a shot during the third period of the Blackhawks-Jets game on Friday, Jan. 12 at the United Center.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane skates against the Wild during the third period at the United Center, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, right, controls the puck against Oilers defenseman Kris Russell during the second period at the United Center, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane (88), Duncan Keith (2) and Nick Schmaltz (8) celebrate a goal against the Oilers in overtime Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta.
(Jason Franson / AP)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane, left, and the Canucks’ Brock Boeser vie for the puck during the first period Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
(Darryl Dyck / AP)Patrick Kane celebrates scoring the 300th goal of his NHL career in the second period against the Devils on December 23, 2017.
(Jim McIsaac / Getty Images)Patrick Kane skates with the puck against Blake Coleman of the Devils on December 23, 2017.
(Jim McIsaac / Getty Images)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane eyes an opponent before a face-off against the Wild at the United Center on Dec. 17, 2017.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates the win Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Florida Panthers at the United Center on December 12, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane scores the game-winning goal in overtime against the Florida Panthers at the United Center on December 12, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates down the ice during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at the United Center on Nov. 1, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88), celebrates after his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at the United Center on Oct., 7, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane walks past teammate Jonathan Toews at their end-of-season media availability at the United Center on April 22, 2017.
(JIM YOUNG / Chicago Tribune)Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane on the ice in the first period of Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Predators in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, April 20, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Predators during the second period in Game 3 of the playoffs on April 17, 2017.
(Frederick Breedon / Getty Images)Patrick Kane shoots the puck as the Kings’ Tyler Toffoli defends on April 8, 2017.
(Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Lightning during the first period on March 27, 2017.
(Chris OMeara / AP)Patrick Kane scores past Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen during the shooutout at the United Center on March 23, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith gives up a goal to Patrick Kane during the first period on March 19, 2017.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Patrick Kane skates between several hats after scoring a hat trick against the Penguins on March 1, 2017 at the United Center. The Blackhawks won 4-1.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Patrick Kane celebrates after his goal against the Penguins at the United Center on March 1, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates scoring a goal as fans cheer during the third period in Dallas on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
(LM Otero / AP)Patrick Kane in the first period during a game against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.
(Rick Scuteri / AP)Patrick Kane handles the puck against the Pacific Division All-Stars during the 2017 NHL All-Star tournament semifinal on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles.
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane competes in the Four Line Challenge during the 2017 NHL All-Star Skills Competition on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
(Harry How / Getty Images)Patrick Kane plays during the All-Star Celebrity Shootout as part of the 2017 NHL All-Star weekend on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
(Leon Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane speaks during the media day for the NHL All-Star weekend on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
(Mark J. Terrill / AP)Patrick Kane signs autographs, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles.
(Mark J. Terrill / AP)Patrick Kane handles the puck before scoring a goal during the first period against the Canucks at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane takes the ice with his team before the first period against the Canucks at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane reacts during the second period against the Bruins at TD Garden on Jan. 20, 2017, in Boston.
(Maddie Meyer / Getty Images)Patrick Kane celebrates after his goal against the Wild during the first period at the United Center on Monday, Jan. 15, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates after his goal against the Wild during the first period at the United Center on Monday, Jan. 15, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane skates with the puck during the third period against the Capitals on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington.
(Nick Wass / AP)Patrick Kane after the Blackhawks’ 5-2 win over the Predators at the United Center on Jan. 8, 2017.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Sabres at the United Center on Jan. 5, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The Blues’ Jake Allen, Joel Edmundson and Colton Parayko defend the goal against Patrick Kane during the Winter Classic on Jan. 2, 2017.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)Patrick Kane skates during the Winter Classic practice day at Busch Stadium on Jan. 1, 2017.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Predators on Dec. 29, 2016.
(Mark Humphrey / AP)Patrick Kane and the Sharks’ Joe Pavelski during the first period on Dec. 18, 2016 at the United Center.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane keeps the puck away from the Jets’ Alexander Burmistrov during the first period on Dec. 4, 2016.
(Kamil Krzaczynski / AP)Patrick Kane waits for play to resume on the ice in the first period against the Devils at the United Center on Dec. 1, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Artemi Panarin against the Kings during the first period on Nov. 26, 2016.
(Danny Moloshok / AP)U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Mark A. Milley participates in the ceremonial puck drop with the Capitals’ T.J. Oshie and Patrick Kane before a Veterans Day game at the United Center on Nov. 11, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane wears a camouflage jersey while warming up for a Veterans Day game against the Capitals at the United Center on Nov. 11, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane scores past Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen during the second period at the United Center on Nov. 6, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane and the Blue Jackets’ Cam Atkinson chase a loose puck during the third period on Oct. 21, 2016.
(Jay LaPrete / AP)Patrick Kane during the third period of the exhibition game against Red Wings at the United Center on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane skates by some young Blackhawks fans during the third period of their exhibition against the Blues at the United Center on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane warms up before an exhibition game against the Blues on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at the United Center.
(DAVID BANKS / AP)Patrick Kane hops the boards to start a new shift against Team Czech Republic during the World Cup of Hockey at the Air Canada Centre on Sept. 22, 2016, in Toronto.
(Tom Szczerbowski / Getty Images)Patrick Kane gets his stick up on Team Canada’s Ryan O’Reilly during the second period in the World Cup of Hockey at the Air Canada Centre on Sept. 20, 2016, in Toronto.
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane during the second period of a World Cup of Hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Toronto.
(Nathan Denette / AP)Team USA’s Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against Team Canada during the first period of a World Cup of Hockey at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 9, 2016.
(Kyle Robertson / AP)Patrick Kane speaks after winning the Hart Trophy awarded to the player who is the most valuable to his team during the 2016 NHL Awards at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 22, 2016.
(Ethan Miller / Getty Images)Patrick Kane speaks after winning the Hart Trophy awarded to the player who is the most valuable to his team during the 2016 NHL Awards at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 22, 2016.
(Ethan Miller / Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 22: Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks poses after winning the Hart Trophy, the Ted Lindsay Award and the Art Ross during the 2016 NHL Awards at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on June 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane speaks with the media June 21, 2016, at the Encore Ballroom in Las Vegas before the NHL Awards.
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane speaks with the media during a press availability on June 21, 2016, at the Encore Ballroom in Las Vegas before the NHL Awards.,
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane reacts after being eliminated by the Blues in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on April 25, 2016 in St. Louis.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Blues in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on April 21, 2016 in St. Louis.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)Patrick Kane waits betweens plays against the Blues during the second overtime period in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinals in St. Louis early on Friday, April 22, 2016.
(Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane reacts in the penalty box after the Blues scored in the third period during Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at the United Center on April 17, 2016.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane takes a hard shot during the first period in Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the United Center.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane controls the puck in the first period against the Blues at the United Center on April 7, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring against the Bruins in the first period at the United Center on Sunday, April 3, 2016.
(Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane handles the puck between Bruins’ Loui Eriksson, right, and Ryan Spooner in the first period at the United Center on Sunday, April 3, 2016.
(Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates his first-period goal against the Capitals on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel watches as Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks take on the Flyers at the United Center on March 16, 2016.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane makes a shootout attempt but is denied by Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk on March 20, 2016. The Blackhawks lost 3-2.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Red Wings in the opening seconds of the game on March 6, 2016 at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane scores behind Capitals goalie Braden Holtby on Feb. 28, 2016, at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane aims for the Wild’s net during the 2016 NHL Stadium Series outdoor game at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota Campus on Feb. 21, 2016.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the Wild at TCF Bank Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016.
(Hannah Foslien / Getty Images)Patrick Kane controls the puck as they scrimmage with some Wounded Wariors during practice day at the 2016 Coors Light Stadium Series on February 20, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(Hannah Foslien / Getty Images)Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane watch President Barack Obama speak during a ceremony to honor the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks on Feb. 18, 2016, in the East Room of the White House.
(Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP)Patrick Kane gets ready to hit the puck past Maple Leafs center Nick Spaling during the first period at the United Center on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)John Scott and Patrick Kane pretend to fight after Scott knocked Kane to the ice during the NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
(Mark Humphrey / AP)Patrick Kane looks on prior to the start of the NHL All-Star Game at Bridgestone Arena on January 31, 2016.
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane signs autographs as he arrives for the NHL All-Star Game on Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
(Mark Zaleski / AP)Patrick Kane speaks during Media Day for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game at Bridgestone Arena on January 29, 2016.
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)Patrick Kane and Michal Rozsival warm up before the game against the Blues.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane during the first period against the Lightning.
(Chris O’Meara / AP)Patrick Kane scores a breakaway goal past Predators goalie Pekka Rinne during the second period.
(Frederick Breedon / Getty Images)Patrick Kane scores a goal past Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the second period.
(Mark Humphrey / AP)Patrick Kane late in the third period against the Canadiens.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane reacts after his goal against the Canadiens during the third period.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates with Artemi Panarin after his goal against the Canadiens during the third period.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates a goal against the Maple Leafs.
(Claus Andersen / Getty Images)Canadiens’ David Desharnais prevents Patrick Kane from taking a shot on Canadiens goalie Mike Condon during the first period.
(Paul Chiasson / AP)Brent Seabrook is congratulated by Patrick Kane after Seabrook’s goal in the second period against the Predators.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane handles the puck during the third period against the Avalanche.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Avalanche during the first period.
(Kamil Krzaczynski / AP)Patrick Kane follows through on a shot on goal in the first period against the Sabres.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane waves to the crowd as he is recognized for his franchise-record point streak before the game against the Senators.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane scores a goal past Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov in the second period.
(David Zalubowski / AP)Patrick Kane shoves Cody Eakin of the Stars in the second period.
(Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)Patrick Kane reacts after scoring a goal against the Sabres late in the third period.
(Tom Brenner / Getty Images)Patrick Kane watches the puck after he scored the winning goal past Sabres goaltender Chad Johnson in a shootout.
(Gary Wiepert / AP)Patrick Kane during the first period against the Canucks. He extended his point-scoring streak to 26 straight later in the game.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring a goal against the Jets -- his 25th consecutive game with a point.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period against the Jets.
(Paul Beaty / AP)Patrick Kane looks to pass the puck in the third period against the Jets at the United Center on Dec. 11, 2015.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Predators.
(Mark Zaleski / AP)Patrick Kane has a laugh after scoring an empty net goal against hte Predators to continue his point streak.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane is congratulated by Andrew Shaw, Bryan Bickell and Dennis Rasmussen after Kane scored a goal in the third period to continue his point streak.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane tries to move the puck past the Predators’ Barret Jackman,
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane is shown on the big screen after he assisted on Artemi Panarin’sempty net goal against the Jets during the third period. His assist brought his point-scoring streak to a total of 22 straight games, breaking Bobby Hull’s previous franchise record.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Artemi Panarin goes to hug Patrick Kane after Kane assisted his empty-net goal on the Jets during the third period. Kane’s assist brought his point-scoring streak to a total of 22 straight games, breaking Bobby Hull’s previous franchise record.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane, left, celebrates his goal with Duncan Keith during the first period against the Kings.
(Mark J. Terrill / AP)Patrick Kane celebrates his goal during the first period against the Kings.
(Mark J. Terrill / AP)Patrick Kane skates past the Ducks’ Ryan Kesler, John Gibson, Shawn Horcoff and Kevin Bieksa after a goal during the third period.
(Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)Patrick Kane skates during introductions before a game against the Ducks at Honda Center.
(Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)Patrick Kane tries to skate away from the Sharks’ Tomas Hertl at SAP Center.
(Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)Artem Anisimov, Patrick Kane and Trevor Daley celebrate Anisimov’s goal as the Canucks’ Chris Tanev watches during the third period.
(DARRYL DYCK / AP)Patrick Kane is named the No. 1 star of the game after the Blackhawks beat the Flames 4-1 at the United Center.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane scores a goal past Flames goalie Karri Ramo.
(Paul Beaty / AP)Patrick Kane controls the puck against the Oilers’ Mark Letestu as goalie Cam Talbot looks to the puck during the third period.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Patrick Kane celebrates a third period goal against the Oilers at the United Center.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Artem Anisimov, Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin celebrate after the goal by Anisimov late in the third period of their game against the Oilers.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane skates with the puck against the Devils during the third period.
(Julio Cortez / AP)Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews celebrate after a goal by Kane in the first period against the Blues at the United Center.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Blues.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Patrick Kane stands on the ice during a break in the action against the Blues at the United Center on Nov. 4.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane arrives for a game against the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Kings at the United Center.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane is held by the Kings’ Brayden McNabb during their game at the United Center.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Patrick Kane waits for the game to resume against the Blue Jackets at the United Center.
(Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane holds off the Lightnings’ Anton Stralman at the United Center. The Blackhawks defeated the Lightning 1-0 in overtime.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Patrick Kane prepares for a faceoff in the first period of a game against the Panthers at the United Center.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane in action during the third period of a game against the Flyers.
(Chris Szagola / AP)Patrick Kane scores in the second period against the Islanders.
(Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)The worst-case scenario hit for the Chicago Blackhawks when the team announced Wednesday that winger Patrick Kane had surgery to repair a left clavicle fracture and will be sidelined approximately 12 weeks.
The procedure was performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by Blackhawks team physicians Michael Terry and Bradley Merk.
“Patrick underwent successful surgery today to repair his left clavicle fracture,” Terry said in a statement. “The procedure went very well and we anticipate a full recovery in approximately 12 weeks.”
Kane, tied for the most points in the NHL and a serious candidate for the Hart Trophy awarded to the league’s most valuable player, was injured during the Blackhawks’ 3-2 shootout victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Kane fell awkwardly into the boards after a cross check from the Panthers’ Alex Petrovic and left the ice immediately.
The Blackhawks recalled forward Teuvo Teravainen from Rockford of the AHL on Wednesday to replace Kane on the roster. The Blackhawks will face the Panthers in Sunrise, Fla. on Thursday night without Kane.
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Chris Kuc has been the Chicago Blackhawks beat reporter for the Chicago Tribune since 2007 and during that time has covered the NHL team’s two Stanley Cup championships — and everything in between. Before being assigned the Blackhawks beat, Kuc had myriad jobs at the Tribune, including High School Sports editor, copy editor, design editor and more. Kuc began his Tribune career while still in high school and recently celebrated 30 years at the paper. When he isn’t covering hockey, Kuc enjoys spending time with his family and also losing golf balls at courses throughout Chicagoland.
