US EditionPatrick Kane Ties Career Points Record for an American in Red Wings Loss
Patrick Kane matched Mike Modano's record of 1,374 NHL points by an American-born player with an assist despite Detroit's 3-1 loss to Los Angeles, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, Patrick Kane tied Mike Modano for most points by an American-born NHL player with an assist on Alex DeBrincat's goal, but Detroit lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Kings at Little Caesars Arena.
- Kane earned the milestone by assisting on Alex DeBrincat's late third-period goal, achieving this a couple of months after turning 37 and earlier this month becoming the fifth American to score 500 goals.
- On the scoresheet, Samuel Helenius and Andrei Kuzmenko scored for the Kings, with Kuzmenko's power play goal and Corey Perry's empty-netter sealing the win as Anton Forsberg made 26 saves.
- The loss ended John Gibson's eight-game win streak as the Detroit Red Wings conceded key goals, while the Los Angeles Kings extended their momentum with a third straight win and six-game points streak.
- The Red Wings will host Washington Capitals on Thursday, then Colorado at 1 p.m. ET Saturday in their last home game until March 4.
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The Los Angeles Kings won 3-1 away in Detroit, preventing them from jumping to the top of the East. The Kings are in eighth place in the West.
The Los Angeles Kings, still without injured captain Anže Kopitar, pulled off a first-class surprise in the NHL on Saturday night, defeating Detroit 3-1 and preventing the Red Wings from taking over the top spot in the Eastern Conference. With the new win, Los Angeles is now eighth in the West.
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Kings left wing Trevor Moore, left, and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin chase a loose puck during the second period on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg deflects a shot on goal against Detroit Red Wings center Emmitt Finnie during the first period on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson, left, collides with Kin…
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Detroit's Patrick Kane ties Modano for American-born NHL points mark in 3-1 loss to Kings
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas’ Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
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