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Patrick Kane becomes top US-born scorer, breaking Mike Modano's record
- On Thursday night, Patrick Kane, Detroit Red Wings forward, passed Mike Modano by recording his 1,375th career point on an assist at Little Caesars Arena against the Washington Capitals.
- Earlier this month, Kane became the 50th player and fifth American to score 500 goals, achieving this milestone on Jan. 8, 2026 against the Vancouver Canucks.
- At 9 minutes, 52 seconds of the second period, Patrick Kane passed to Alex DeBrincat, who set up a one-timer for Ben Chiarot after an earlier goal was wiped out by video review for offside.
- The Red Wings showed a video of Modano congratulating Kane after teammates poured onto the ice and Chiarot's goal, which tied the game 1-1, with Kane's 24th assist.
- Kane's decorated career includes three Stanley Cups and major awards like the Calder Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy and Hart Trophy, marking him a face of American hockey since the 2007 draft.
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The Red Wings forward surpassed Mike Modano by scoring his 1375th point in the NHL on Thursday.
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