Patrick Kane Achieves Historic Milestone
In a remarkable achievement, Patrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings has equaled Mike Modano’s record for the most points scored by a U.S.-born player in NHL history. Kane reached this milestone by providing an assist on Alex DeBrincat’s goal during a matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, bringing his career total to 1,374 points.
Career Highlights
Notably, Kane accomplished this feat shortly after his 37th birthday, while Modano was 40 when he reached the same point total. Kane, drafted first overall in 2007 by the Chicago Blackhawks, has been a prominent figure in American hockey. He played a crucial role in the Blackhawks’ dynasty, contributing to their three Stanley Cup victories from 2010 to 2015.
Earlier this month, Kane also became the fifth American player to reach the 500-goal milestone, joining legends like Keith Tkachuk and Jeremy Roenick. Comparatively, Modano concluded his career with 561 goals and 813 assists over 1,499 games before retiring in 2011.
Accolades and Achievements
Throughout his illustrious career, Kane has earned multiple accolades, including:
- Calder Trophy in 2008 for rookie of the year
- Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP in 2013
- Hart Trophy for regular-season MVP in 2016 when he topped the scoring leaderboard
To date, Kane has amassed 1,374 points, composed of 500 goals and 874 assists, across 1,341 regular-season games in the NHL.
