Standing ovations for visiting gamers are few and much between and require one thing additional particular.

Patrick Kane’s extra time winner Sunday completely qualifies, and the moments that ensued are among the most memorable and emotional the United Middle has witnessed in current reminiscence. The 35-year-old former Blackhawks star scored the extra time winner for the Pink Wings in his first sport again in Chicago for a 3-2 Detroit win.

The aim was particular sufficient. The rousing standing ovation he acquired afterward was next-level.

It is also well-deserved. Kane gained three Stanley Cups, made 4 All-Star video games, racked up the second-most factors in franchise historical past and gained a bevy of particular person awards — together with the 2015-16 Hart Memorial Trophy — throughout 16 seasons in Chicago. Kane acquired a number of cheers all through the sport, together with throughout a video tribute, and had some touching phrases for the Chicago followers postgame:

Kane is the first player to score an overtime goal against a team he’s played at least 1,000 games for, per Stats Carry out.

The truth that he is again is exceptional. He was traded to the Rangers final season after which underwent offseason hip surgical procedure. He did not even be a part of Detroit till late November, when he signed a one-year deal properly into the season. With a aim and an help Sunday, he is as much as 28 factors in 27 video games, an unimaginable comeback and an enormous motive the Pink Wings presently occupy a playoff spot.

Kane’s game-winner wasn’t the one motive feelings ran excessive on the United Middle. The group additionally retired Chris Chelios’ jersey, and Chelios included Kane in his speech.