Patrick Kane of the Red Wings set an NHL record for most points scored in a career by an American-born player, and he accomplished point 1,375 in front of the home fans in Detroit.
Who held the record for most points by an American-born player before Patrick Kane? Is it Pat LaFontaine, Mike Modano, Brett Hull, Phil Housley, Orson Welles?
Answer: Mike Modano
Here’s a list of the Top 10.
Most Career Points — American-Born Players (NHL)
Patrick Kane – 1,375+ points
Mike Modano – 1,374 points
Phil Housley – 1,232 points
Jeremy Roenick – 1,216 points
Joe Pavelski – 1,068 points
Keith Tkachuk – 1,065 points
Joe Mullen – 1,063 points
Doug Weight – 1,033 points
Brian Leetch – 1,028 points
Pat LaFontaine – 1,013 points
Note – Brett Hull represented Team USA and had 1,391 points, but he was born in Canada.