American Citizen Kane

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.