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Patrick Kane expected to play in Blackhawks' preseason opener

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane will highlight the Chicago Blackhawks preseason opener when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at the United Center.

Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. and the game will be broadcasted on WGN.

New alternate captain Brent Seabrook leads the blue line group. David Rundblad, new addition Trevor Daley, veterans Jan Hejda and Lubomir Visnovsky are also expected to play. Hejda and Visnovsky are both on professional tryout contracts with the Hawks.