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Kane Surpasses Modano in Historic American Hockey Record
30 Jan
Summary
- Patrick Kane broke Mike Modano's all-time scoring record for American-born players.
- The milestone occurred during a game against the Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals.
- Kane expressed a desire to focus on team success after achieving the personal record.

In a moment of significant historical achievement, Detroit Red Wings veteran Patrick Kane recently surpassed Mike Modano to become the sole all-time leading scorer for American-born National Hockey League players. This milestone occurred during a contest against the formidable Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals at the Little Caesars Arena.
Despite a challenging game where the Red Wings struggled offensively, the home crowd witnessed Kane's historic play. He delivered an assist to Alex DeBrincat, tying the game and setting the stage for his record-breaking moment. The emotional accomplishment was palpable for Kane, though he later directed attention toward the team's performance, particularly the 4-3 shootout loss.




