CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has achieved another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.S.-born players.
The 37-year-old from Buffalo, New York had his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard’s game-opening goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. In doing so, Kane surpassed Phil Housley’s American-born record of 894 assists in 1,496 games in 1,377 games.
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Kane set the record for most points among American NHL players last year and now has 1,404 assists.
Kane is in his 20th NHL season and signed a two-year deal in July to return to Chicago, where he won three Stanley Cups in his first 16 NHL seasons. He was selected first overall by Chicago in the 2007 draft and was the NHL’s MVP and leading scorer in 2016. ___
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