Former Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews had hockey fans in their feelings on Wednesday.
For the first time in their NHL careers, Kane and Toews played against each other in a game, as the Detroit Red Wings hosted the Winnipeg Jets at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
But before the game started, Kane and Toews met on the ice and posed for a photo, not as teammates, but as opponents.
Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are squaring off for the first time tonight pic.twitter.com/luDe8lRSt3
— BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) December 31, 2025
The interaction between the former teammates garnered tons of comments from fans online, with many feeling emotional about the moment.
I'm not crying you're crying.
— Duke Dog Dad (@fitrmech) January 1, 2026
Who’s cutting onions? 😭
— Giraffe👂🏼 (@GiraffeEarlobe) January 1, 2026
awww omg my babies pic.twitter.com/pUFq2p3pX6
— 🌞 𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐢𝐞 (@_xdreamscape) January 1, 2026
Tears to my eyes pic.twitter.com/nFdjA7VEEQ
— Sebbe187🇸🇪 (@WesterholmSebbe) December 31, 2025
The Blackhawks wouldn’t have won three Stanley Cup titles in the 2010s without Kane and Toews. With the duo leading Chicago’s attack, the Blackhawks captured the Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015.
Both are now certified Windy City hockey legends, having accomplished so much together, while the Blackhawks continue to recapture the glory they enjoyed during the years Kane and Toews donned Chicago’s colors.
As for the game itself, Kane and the Red Wings trounced the Jets, 2-1. However, Toews got a point, as he assisted on Winnipeg’s only goal of the evening. Detroit and Winnipeg will meet again on Jan. 24 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
