Patrick Kane had his g in Detroit © APA / JAIME CRAWFORD

All-time record: He is now the best US forward in the NHL

Patrick Kane wrote another chapter in NHL history last night (CET). The Detroit Red Wings forward is now the all-time leading scorer among players born in the United States.

30 January 2026

From: sportsnews

In the game against the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Kane recorded his 1375th career point. He received a standing ovation and thunderous applause.

He achieved this milestone in the second period with an assist, once again underlining his importance to his team's game. However, they ultimately lost to the Capitals 3-4 in a penalty shootout.

Two days earlier, the 37-year-old had already equaled the record when he contributed an assist in the home loss against the Los Angeles Kings. Now he stands alone at the top, leaving another major milestone of his career behind him.

In his 19th NHL season, Kane surpassed Mike Modano's long-standing record, which had been held since November 2007. With this achievement, Kane definitively joins the ranks of the league's most influential figures.

Last night's NHL results:

Boston Bruins - Philadelphia Flyers 6:3
Buffalo Sabers – Los Angeles Kings 4:1
Carolina Hurricanes – Utah Mammoth 5:4
Montreal Canadiens – Colorado Avalanche 7:3
New Jersey Devils – Nashville Predators 3:2 aet
New York Rangers – New York Islanders 1:2
Pittsburgh Penguins - Chicago Blackhawks 6:2
Tampa Bay Lightning – Winnipeg Jets 4:1
Detroit Red Wings – Washington Capitals 3:4 nP
Minnesota Wild – Calgary Flames 4:1
St. Louis Blues – Florida Panthers 5:4
Edmonton Oilers – San Jose Sharks 4:3 aet
Seattle Kraken – Toronto Maple Leafs 5:2
Vancouver Canucks – Anaheim Ducks 2-0
Vegas Golden Knights – Dallas Stars 4:5 nP