Detroit Red Wings star Patrick Kane has put together a historic career up to this point.<\/p>\n
In almost 20 full seasons<\/a>, the future Hall of Famer has constructed quite a remarkable resume. This includes three Stanley Cups, a Conn Smythe Trophy, one MVP, one Art Ross, a nine-time All Star, and 500 career goals and counting. One would assume that Kane doesn\u2019t have much to play for at this point.<\/p>\n There\u2019s one record, however, that Kane is approaching that has a special meaning for him. Heading into Wednesday night\u2019s games, \u201cShowtime,\u201d as he\u2019s called, is just four points away from the most points by a US-born player in National Hockey League History. Hall of Famer Mike Modano has the record with 1,374 points (561 goals, 813 assists)<\/a> in 1,499 games. Kane currently is at 1,371 points (500 goals, 871 assists) in 1,335 games.<\/p>\n Patrick Kane Can Cement USA Hockey Legacy<\/p>\n It\u2019s not a matter of if, but when Kane breaks the record.<\/p>\n In addition to playing for his country in the Olympics twice (2010 and 2014), breaking this record would have a lasting USA hockey impact. He would not only retire as an NHL-great, but arguably the greatest US-born hockey player ever. This would be the final piece for Kane to complete a remarkable individual career.<\/p>\n He\u2019s already had a historic season, recently scoring his 500th career goal just over a week ago. He became the 50th player (and just the 5th US-born player) in NHL history to reach that plateau. Adding a points record for USA players would make this season that much more special for number 88. What makes the accomplishment even more spectacular is that he\u2019s doing all of this while being a major contributor to a rising Red Wings team.<\/p>\n The Impact of Kane\u2019s Play This Season<\/p>\n In their centennial season, \u201cHockeytown\u201d is enjoying its team looking like its old self again.<\/p>\n