{"id":532388,"date":"2026-03-31T06:34:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/532388\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T06:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:34:35","slug":"evander-kane-scores-in-1000th-nhl-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/532388\/","title":{"rendered":"Evander Kane scores in 1,000th NHL game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Vancouver%2C+WA&amp;city=Vancouver&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Evander+Kane+scores+in+1%2C000th+NHL+game&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fvancouver%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F31%2Fevander-kane-scores-in-1-000th-nhl-game%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/69cb3ca659976.jpg\" alt=\"An abstract, energetic painting in bright neon colors with rapid brushstrokes, conceptually representing the excitement and emotion of a hockey player scoring a goal.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>Evander Kane&#8217;s milestone 1,000th NHL game is celebrated with an explosive, expressionist painting capturing the raw energy of his opening goal.Vancouver Today<\/p>\n<p>Veteran forward Evander Kane scored the opening goal in the first period of his 1,000th career NHL game, helping the Vancouver Canucks take an early lead over the Vegas Golden Knights.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Kane&#8217;s milestone 1,000th game is a significant achievement, as he becomes just the 356th player in NHL history to reach that career games played mark. The goal also gave the Canucks an early advantage in a key divisional matchup against the Golden Knights.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>With the Canucks on a 2-on-1 rush, Kane received a pass and tucked a backhand shot past the Vegas goaltender to open the scoring in the first period. The goal was Kane&#8217;s 16th of the season and the 404th of his NHL career.<\/p>\n<p>      Evander Kane scored the opening goal in the first period of the March 31, 2026 game.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Evander Kane<\/p>\n<p>A 34-year-old forward in his 17th NHL season, all with the Vancouver Canucks. Kane is playing in his 1,000th career NHL game, becoming just the 356th player to reach that milestone.<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver Canucks<\/p>\n<p>The NHL team based in Vancouver, British Columbia that Evander Kane has played for his entire professional career.<\/p>\n<p>Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n<p>The NHL team based in Las Vegas, Nevada that was playing against the Vancouver Canucks in this game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Vancouver%2C+WA&amp;city=Vancouver&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Evander+Kane+scores+in+1%2C000th+NHL+game&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fvancouver%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F31%2Fevander-kane-scores-in-1-000th-nhl-game%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cReaching 1,000 games in the NHL is an incredible accomplishment. I&#8217;m proud to have spent my entire career with the Canucks organization and to be able to celebrate this milestone with our fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Evander Kane<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks will look to hold on to their early lead and secure a crucial divisional win against the Golden Knights.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Evander Kane&#8217;s milestone 1,000th NHL game is a testament to his longevity and consistency as a top-level professional hockey player, cementing his status as one of the most durable and accomplished players of his generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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