Patrick Kane has accomplished the unthinkable by surpassing Brett Hull on the NHL’s all-time scoring list among American-born players. Kane reached a new career total of 1,392 points with one goal and two assists against the Philadelphia Flyers, moving one point ahead of Hull.
This is one of Kane’s most significant achievements, as Hull has long been recognized as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history, with 741 goals. It also marks Kane’s second major milestone in 2026, after he previously surpassed Mike Modano to become the highest-scoring U.S.-born player of all time.
In addition to these accomplishments, Kane also reached 500 career goals earlier this season, another monumental feat. The Detroit Red Wings acknowledged the milestone, noting that he now ranks 26th on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. The team also shared a video of the goal on X with the caption,
“Patrick Kane (1,392 career points) has passed Brett Hull (1,391) for sole possession of 26th place on the @NHL ‘s all-time scoring list! #LGRW”
Kane was the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft and spent his first 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks. During that time, he won the Stanley Cup three times (2010, 2013, and 2015). He later joined the New York Rangers for the 2022–23 season, appearing in just 16 games.
Kane subsequently joined the Detroit Red Wings, but even after three seasons, he has yet to help the team reach the playoffs. The Red Wings are currently in the midst of a 10-year playoff drought, one of the longest active streaks in the NHL.
Patrick Kane now leads top ten all-time NHL American goal scorers
Patrick Kane is the only active player who ranks in the top ten all-time NHL American goal scorers. Brett Hull, who had been in first place for quite some time, now ranks second, with Mike Modano in third. Interestingly, only two defensive players rank among the top ten all-time NHL American goal scorers.
Here’s a detailed list of the Top 10 all-time NHL American goal scorers of all-time:
1: Patrick Kane – 1,394 points
- 506 goals, 888 assists
- Highest-scoring American in NHL history
- Elite playmaker (far more assists than goals)
2: Brett Hull – 1,391 points
- 741 goals (one of the greatest goal scorers ever)
- Slightly behind Kane despite massive goal tally
3: Mike Modano – 1,374 points
- Long-time U.S.-born scoring leader
- Balanced scorer (561G, 813A)
4: Phil Housley – 1,232 points
- Highest-scoring American defenseman
- Nearly 900 assists
5: Jeremy Roenick – 1,216 points
- Physical forward with strong scoring (500+ goals)
6: Joe Pavelski – 1,068 points
- Modern-era star with strong two-way play
- High plus-minus (+201)
7: Keith Tkachuk – 1,065 points
- Power forward, over 500 goals
- Very high penalty minutes (physical presence)
8: Joe Mullen – 1,063 points
- One of the earliest elite American scorers
- Highly efficient (18% shooting)
9: Doug Weight – 1,033 points
- Assist-heavy player (755 assists)
10: Brian Leetch – 1,028 points
- One of the best offensive defensemen ever
- Nearly 800 assists
