Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to record 500 goals last night. During the celebrations afterward, Kane’s five-year-old son hilariously told reporters what his dad’s next step should be.
With two goals in the Red Wings’ 5–1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, Patrick Kane joined the exclusive 500-goal club. He became just the fifth American-born player to reach the milestone, joining Mike Modano, Keith Tkachuk, Jeremy Roenick, and Joe Mullen.
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Patrick Kane on his 500th goal
After the game, Patrick Kane admitted he felt more relief than anything else after achieving the historic feat.
“I’m just kind of relieved to get it over with, to be honest with you. It’s still a really cool feeling, obviously. Coming into tonight at 498 and scoring one in the first, and then—I’m not usually on the ice when the net is empty—it was nice to get that opportunity. Hearing the crowd erupt a little when I got on the ice was pretty cool. Then obviously getting the puck right away and having a chance to put it in the net for 500 was a great feeling,” Kane told NHL.com afterward.
His son stole the show
But Kane’s five-year-old son also wanted to have his say about his dad’s achievement. During the postgame interviews, Patrick Kane picked up his son, who had a hilarious take on his father’s future in hockey.
“You could score 600,” the youngster said, to which Kane replied, “600? Oh boy. I might have to play a long time for that one.”
“Yeah, don’t retire until 75,” his son responded, sending the entire room into laughter.
You can watch the adorable interview below.
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