CHICAGO -- The experiment is over. At least for now.

Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane will return to right wing starting Friday night when Chicago hosts the New York Islanders. Kane had been the team's second-line center for the first two months of the season, but Marcus Kruger will take over that position for the time being.

"Kane at center has been a good option for us," coach Joel Quenneville said after practice Thursday. "Kruger is playing well. It gives us a different look. We just wanted to try something else."

Kane has gone six games without a goal and had just three assists. He will line up next to Jonathan Toews on the top line for the first time this season. Viktor Stalberg remains at left wing.