Kane gets 500th NHL goal, becomes 5th U.S.-born player to reach milestone
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Key Points:
- Patrick Kane became the fifth U.S.-born player to score 500 NHL goals, achieving the milestone with two goals for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
- Kane scored his 499th goal early in the first period on a 5-on-3 power play and reached 500 by scoring into an empty net in the third period.
- At 37, Kane joined notable U.S. players like Mike Modano and Keith Tkachuk in the 500-goal club and became the sixth player to reach 500 goals while playing for the Red Wings.
- Kane ranks sixth among active NHL players in goals scored and is close to surpassing Modano for the most points
