Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for most NHL points by U.S.-born player

Patrick Kane smiled. The wait was over.

Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history, passing Mike Modano with an assist for his 1,375th point on Thursday night for the Detroit Red Wings against the Washington Capitals.

"I could not be more proud for you," Modano said on a pre-recorded message shown on the videoboards at Little Caesars Arena.

Kane passed the puck from the boards to Alex DeBrincat in the left circle, and DeBrincat set up Ben Chiarot...