Blackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard's goal
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.The 37-year-old from Buffalo, New York, earned his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard’s game-opening power-play goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has set a new NHL assist record for U.S.-born players, earning his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard's goal against the Winnipeg Jets. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 894 assists held by Phil Housley, who played 496 more games than Kane. Kane, 37, now has a total of 1,404 points, making him the leading American-born player in the NHL.
This milestone comes in Kane's 20th NHL season, following a two-year contract extension with Chicago, where he won three Stanley Cups during his initial 16 seasons.
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