Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history. Kane passed Mike Modano Thursday night by recording his…Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history. Kane passed Mike Modano Thursday night by recording his 1,375th point on an assist in the Detroit Red Wings’ game against the Washington Capitals. “When you think of USA Hockey, he’s one of the first players that comes to mind, if not the first player,” fellow American Jack Eichel said. “He’s well on his way to being the best USA player of all time,” countryman Jack Hughes said.