Patrick Kane is back for a third consecutive season with the Detroit Red Wings. The future first-ballot Hockey Hall of Famer agreed to terms on a one-year contract carrying a $3 million cap hit.

The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Patrick Kane, 36, to a one-year contract extension worth $3 million, the club announced Monday night, allowing the American winger to avoid unrestricted free agency Tuesday after he scored 21 goals last season.

Detroit — For the second consecutive year, the Red Wings and Patrick Kane took negotiations to the eve of free agency. The Wings and Kane worked out a deal on Monday night — one year for $3 million.