With a first-period goal against the Kings last night, Patrick Kane extended his point streak to a career-high 19 games and broke an NHL record in the process.
The Blackhawks winger became the first American-born player in NHL history to tally a point in 19 consecutive games.
Patrick Kane's 19-game point streak sets a new NHL record for American-born players.https://t.co/6UjzZzf1Vp
— NHL (@NHL) November 29, 2015
Kane had previously tied Eddie Olczyk (Toronto Maple Leafs, 1989-90) and Phil Kessel (Boston Bruins, 2008-09) at 18, according to NHL.com.
Patrick Kane poses after setting an @NHL record for US-born players with a 19-game point steak. #SHOWTIME pic.twitter.com/n1HxYVrBeT
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 29, 2015
The streak, which began Oct. 17 against Columbus, is the longest in the NHL since Sidney Crosby strung together a 25-game streak in 2010, according to Elias.
Kane still has a long way to go to break the NHL’s all-time best point streak. Wayne Gretzky scored in 51 consecutive games during the 1984-84 season.
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