Patrick Kane keeps rewriting history with Detroit brilliance

The 36-year-old keeps finding pockets of ice, and Detroit keeps benefitting from his sharp decisions.

His latest multi-point night on Tuesday tied Mike Modano with 358 such games, giving Kane another place on the USA hockey summit. The moment felt inevitable, yet still special.

Kane arrived in Detroit last season on a one-year deal with the Red Wings, and his impact quickly exceeded expectations.

He posted 20 goals and 27 assists in 50 games after hip surgery, then resigned for one year because he believed this group could climb.

His touch remains elite, and his passing continues to create controlled entries that Detroit previously lacked.

The Bruins tried to angle him wide on Tuesday, but Kane twice slipped inside pressure, which created the Red Wings' best early looks. His poise still slows games at will, and that trait dovetails perfectly with Lucas Raymond's pace.

His 1.05 points per game ranks among the best of all time for American skaters. The Modano tie resonates, especially since Modano once represented the template for American offensive excellence.

A moment like Tuesday also carries emotional weight for Chicago fans watching from afar. Kane built a dynasty there, and his late-career renaissance in Detroit gives the sport another chapter from one of its smartest creators.

Detroit needed this version of Kane because its power play started the season cold. Kane currently drives the half wall, and his deception forces penalty killers to widen, which opens seams for Raymond and Alex DeBrincat. His influence stretches beyond goals because teammates read off his rhythm.

Kane's chase for sole possession of the American multi-point record now becomes a nightly subplot. His durability and intelligence keep extending his window, and Tuesday reminded everyone that great players age differently.