Patrick Kane to captain U.S. at worlds

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane will once again lead the United States at the World Championship.

Kane was named the captain of the squad for the upcoming tournament by USA Hockey on Monday.

The 30-year-old winger will be representing his country for the eighth time on the international stage.

Kane captained the team to a bronze-medal finish at the 2018 worlds. He led the event in scoring and was named tournament MVP.