Kane on cusp of US-born scoring record, cementing American hockey legacy
Detroit star Patrick Kane is four points shy of surpassing Mike Modano as the NHL’s all-time points leader among players born in the United States, a milestone that would cap a remarkable career after overcoming size hurdles and a hip resurfacing surgery; he has 1,371 points (500 goals, 871 assists) in 1,334 games and has helped Detroit contend this season.