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Patrick Kane Tallies Most Assists By U.S.-Born NHL Player

Patrick Kane has become a leader in another statistical category. In last night’s 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets, Kane recorded his 895th career assist to pass Phil Housley’s 894 for the most by a U.S.-born player in NHL…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:50 PM
Patrick Kane Tallies Most Assists By U.S.-Born NHL Player
Key Things to Know
  • Patrick Kane recorded his 895th assist to become the all-time assists leader among U.S.-born NHL players.
  • Kane achieved the milestone by assisting on a Connor Bedard power-play goal against the Winnipeg Jets.
  • The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime.
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Patrick Kane recorded his 895th career NHL assist during the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Jets. The assist moved him past Phil Housley for the most assists by a U.S.-born player in league history. Kane, who is already the all-time scoring leader among American skaters, set up Connor Bedard on a first-period power play for the milestone point.

Bedard became the 99th different Chicago teammate Kane has assisted on a goal. After three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, the 37-year-old veteran rejoined the Blackhawks on a two-year, $16 million contract. Kane now needs 53 goals to surpass Mike Modano's record for the most goals scored by an American NHL player.

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