Red Wings' Kane becomes highest-scoring American-born NHL player

Kane passed Modano to become the highest-scoring American-born player in NHL history, a milestone that follows his recent achievement of 500 career goals.

Kane passed Modano to become the highest-scoring American-born player in the NHL. This milestone follows an earlier achievement this month when Kane became the 50th NHL player and the fifth American to reach 500 career goals. Kane has been a prominent figure in U.S. hockey since being selected first overall in the 2007 draft and was a key player on three Stanley Cup-winning Chicago teams between 2010 and 2015. Key facts: - Kane passed Modano to become the highest-scoring American-born NHL player. - Earlier this month Kane became the 50th player and the fifth American to reach 500 career goals. - He was the first overall pick in the 2007 draft and helped the Chicago Blackhawks win three Stanley Cups from 2010–15. - Kane has won major NHL honors, including the Calder Trophy (2007–08), the Conn Smythe (2013) and the Hart Trophy (2015–16). - Fellow American players such as Jack Eichel, Charlie McAvoy and Jack Hughes commented on Kane's influence and status in U.S. hockey. Summary: This milestone highlights Kane's place among American-born players and follows his recent 500-goal mark. Undetermined at this time.