Red Wings' Patrick Kane Ties Mike Modano's All-Time Record

The veteran winger joins hockey legend as highest-scoring American player in NHL history.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:47am

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Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane has tied Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano for the most points ever scored by an American-born player in the NHL. Kane, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, reached the milestone with an assist in a recent game against the Los Angeles Kings, though the Red Wings ultimately lost the contest.

Why it matters

Kane's achievement is a significant milestone in his storied career, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest American hockey players of all time. As the Red Wings push for a playoff spot, Kane's continued production will be crucial to their success.

The details

With 1,374 points in 1,341 NHL games, the 37-year-old Kane has matched Modano's all-time record for American-born players. Kane, a former first-overall draft pick, has won three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks and captured numerous individual awards, including the Calder Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Conn Smythe Trophy.

  • On January 28, 2026, Patrick Kane recorded an assist to tie Mike Modano's all-time points record for American-born NHL players.

The players

Patrick Kane

A veteran winger for the Detroit Red Wings and three-time Stanley Cup champion who has now tied Mike Modano's all-time points record for American-born NHL players.

Mike Modano

A Hockey Hall of Famer who previously held the record for most points scored by an American-born NHL player with 1,374 points.

Dylan Larkin

The captain of the Detroit Red Wings, leading the team's push for a playoff spot in the Atlantic Division.

John Gibson

The veteran goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who has enjoyed a resurgent season in net for the team.

Todd McLellan

The head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, in his second season leading the team.

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What they’re saying

“It's tough right now. Nothing really went right for us tonight, so it's tough to really think about right now. But hopefully next game's a better result and can move past Mike next game, so that'd be nice to do that and do it with a win.”

— Patrick Kane

“We have to be human beings about this. None of us are happy that we lost the game tonight, but he also reached a pretty significant milestone. He's one away from being on top of that mountain.”

— Todd McLellan, Head Coach, Detroit Red Wings

What’s next

With his next point, Patrick Kane will officially become the highest-scoring American forward in NHL history, surpassing Mike Modano's record.

The takeaway

Patrick Kane's achievement in tying Mike Modano's all-time points record for American-born NHL players is a testament to his exceptional career and status as one of the greatest U.S. hockey players of his generation. As the Red Wings push for the playoffs, Kane's continued production will be crucial to the team's success.