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Blackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard's goal

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 16). Blackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard's goal. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks-patrick-kane-sets-nhl-assist-record-for-u-s-born-players-with-a-helper-on-bedard-s-goal/article_3550615d-2d09-517d-b5e6-c1a3462322c2.html

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Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks set an NHL record for U.S.-born players with his 895th career assist during a game against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. This milestone surpassed Phil Housley’s previous record of 894 assists, and it came in Kane’s 20th season as he continues to play for Chicago after signing a two-year contract this summer.

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On October 13, 2026, Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks set the NHL record for most assists by a U.S.-born player during a game against the Winnipeg Jets. With his 895th career assist, Kane surpassed Phil Housley's previous record of 894 assists. The milestone occurred in the first period when Kane assisted on Connor Bedard's goal. Despite trailing for much of the game, the Blackhawks won 4-3 in overtime with a goal by Artyom Levshunov, who scored off a pass from Kane and Bedard. Kane's achievement comes during his 20th NHL season, having signed a two-year contract to return to Chicago where he previously won three Stanley Cups.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.S.-born players. asserted

Kane → earn → players

The 37-year-old from Buffalo, New York, earned his 895th career assist on Connor Bedard’s game-opening power-play goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. asserted

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In doing so in his 1,377th game, Kane surpassed the American-born record held by defenseman Phil Housley, who had 894 assists in 1,496 games. asserted

who → do → games

Kane last year set the record for most points among American NHLers, with the assist now increasing his total to 1,404. asserted

assist → set → 1,404

Kane is in his 20th NHL season and signed a two-year contract in July to return to Chicago where he won three Stanley Cups during his first 16 NHL seasons. asserted

he → sign → seasons

He was selected first overall by Chicago in the 2007 draft, and was the NHL’s MVP and leading scorer in 2016. asserted

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Blackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard's goal

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