Patrick Kane has been a thorn in the Vancouver Canucks side for years. Now, he has made history against the franchise as he became the 50th player in NHL history to score 500 goals. Kane's historic goal came on Thursday night when the Detroit Red Wings [http://thn.com/detroit] winger scored into Vancouver's empty net at 16:07 of the third period. Over the year's Kane has caused the Canucks plenty of pain. In 51 regular-season games, he has scored 17 goals while recording 47 points. Overall in his career, Kane has recorded 1,369 points, which is tied for 28th all-time. As of writing, Kane ranks seventh among active players for points against Vancouver. The only players who have more are Jordan Eberle, Corey Perry, Anže Kopitar, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Thursday could be Kane's last time playing the Canucks, as the 37-year-old is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. While Kane has been successful in the regular season, he is more known for what he has done against Vancouver in the playoffs. Kane's 22 career playoff points in 19 games against the Canucks are the third most by a player in franchise history. The only two ahead of Kane are Al MacInnis, who had 25 points in 28 games and Wayne Gretzky, who recorded 29 points in 15 games. Jan 8, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) receives congratulations from teammates after he scores his 500th career goal in the third period against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/533784f1-82c1-464c-bb45-c2937d28a35b.jpeg] Jan 8, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) receives congratulations from teammates after he scores his 500th career goal in the third period against the Vancouver Canucks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Report: Pettersson's Latest Injury Could Linger For Remainder Of Canucks Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/report-pettersson-s-latest-injury-could-linger-for-remainder-of-canucks-season] 13 Former Canucks Taking Part In 2026 Winter Olympics [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/13-former-canucks-taking-part-in-2026-winter-olympics] Playoffs? Why The Post-Season Is Not A Reality For The 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/playoffs-why-the-post-season-is-not-a-reality-for-the-2025-26-vancouver-canucks] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/81ef2ebd-3421-4eed-a038-4cff2073b00c.jpeg] The Hockey News
