DETROIT \u2014 Patrick Kane earned a share of the title of top American-born points producer in NHL history and yet the Detroit Red Wings\u2019 dressing room was far from festive.<\/p>\n
A 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings did not leave Kane, or his teammates, with the same level of joyfulness they shared when he joined the NHL 500 Goal Club. It was time for congratulations to be sure, but not a full celebration.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s tough right now,\u201d Kane said. \u201cNothing really went right for us tonight.\u00a0 It\u2019s tough to really think about that right now, but hopefully next game (will have) better results. I can move past Mike (Modano) next game. That would be nice to do that and do it with the win.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Red Wings trailed 2-0 late in the third period when they pulled goalie John Gibson for an extra attacker.\u00a0 Kane fed a puck back to Moritz Seider at the point and fed Alex DeBrincat for a goal at 2:15 left in regulation. It was Kane\u2019s 1,374th career point, tying the Modano record. It looked like it possibly could start a Detroit comeback. But that idea died when Corey Perry<\/a> netted an empty-net goal with 1:13 left.<\/p>\n \u201cTonight was history,\u201d Seider said. \u201cMake a moment. But I think we all know it\u2019s going to be more special when he breaks it, and hopefully it\u2019s in two nights (Thursday against Washington). I\u2019m definitely looking forward to it. I think we\u2019ll probably have a better celebration with two points in the bank.\u201d<\/p>\n The muted acknowledgement of Kane milestone may also speak to the commitment the Red Wings have toward ending their nine-year playoff absence. Their focus is on winning. Celebrating after a frustrating loss just didn\u2019t seem right. It didn\u2019t sit well with Kane either, who is an important figure in this playoff quest.<\/p>\n DeBRINCAT \ud83d\udea8 Detroit finally breaks through.<\/p>\n Patrick Kane ties Mike Modano as the all-time leading points scorer among American-born players. \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 #LGRW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/G9GkTJmmUh<\/a><\/p>\n