Patrick Kane records 900th NHL assist, 21st player ever to reach the mark
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Answer first: Patrick Kane recorded his 900th career NHL assist against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, becoming just the 21st player in league history to reach the mark.
Key points
- Milestone: assist No. 900 came in Boston, a rink where Kane won a Stanley Cup
- Split: 787 of the 900 assists came in a Chicago Blackhawks sweater
- Totals: 509 career goals give Kane 1,409 career points
- Connor Bedard also picked up an assist on the milestone play
Why it's trending
Selection basis: 'patrick kane' topped Google's trending searches in the United States (daily trending RSS, October 31 / November 1 window) after the milestone.
What's confirmed / What's not
Confirmed: the 900th assist and its status as the 21st in NHL history (The Hockey News, October 31; league and syndicated coverage).
Not confirmed: how long Kane will keep playing — any chase toward 1,000 assists is speculation.
What to watch
Kane's remaining games this season will show whether a run at 1,000 assists is realistic.
Sources
- The Hockey News 'Patrick Kane Records 900th Career NHL Assist' 2026-10-31
- Yahoo Sports / NHL syndicated coverage 2026-10-31