Red Wings' Patrick Kane breaks career points record for US-born player

Ted Kulfan, The Detroit News on Jan 29, 2026

Published in Hockey

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DETROIT — Patrick Kane is the new highest-scoring, U.S.-born hockey player in NHL history.

The Detroit Red Wings' forward bypassed Mike Modano with his 1,375th career point, against the Washington Capitals on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena.

At 9 minutes, 52 seconds of the second period, Kane passed to Alex DeBrincat, who whirled and set up a one-timer for Ben Chiarot from the high slot. Chiarot scored his fifth goal of the season, beating goaltender Charlie Lindgren, with Kane earning his 24th assist of the season, tying the game 1-1.

An apparent first-period goal by DeBrincat, on a pass from Kane, was taken off the scoreboard when Kane was offside leading into the play.

Kane, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks, became the 50th player and fifth American to score 500 goals, at LCA on Jan. 8, 2026.

The 37-year-old Kane scored his 500th goal into an empty net in a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.