Patrick Kane Scores 400th NHL Goal

On Sunday night, Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane scored his 400th career goal during their 7-2 victory against Detroit Red Wings. He joined three other legendary Blackhawks (Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Steve Larmer) in joining this exclusive club of 400 goals.

He made a slight hesitation to get around a sprawling Detroit defenseman, then fired an unassisted shot past Red Wings goalie Thomas Greiss.

1. He is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion

Patrick Kane is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and an NHL legend, selected first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007 and having been their star ever since. Throughout his career he has won multiple awards such as the Hart Trophy, Art Ross trophy and Conn Smythe trophy for his efforts on the ice.

He has represented the United States in various international and Olympic tournaments, such as the 2006 IIHF U-18 Championships, 2010 Winter Olympics and 2014 Olympic Games.

In 2009, he helped the Chicago Blackhawks end their 49-year Stanley Cup drought with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. His game-winning goal in overtime in Game 6 of the series gave his team its first ever Stanley Cup title.

The following season, he made a name for himself with the Blackhawks by scoring a league-high 106 points during regular season play. As a result, he earned himself three awards: Hart Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award - all during that same campaign.

He was the first American-born player to win the Hart Trophy since Stan Mikita. Additionally, he earned himself the Conn Smythe Trophy and was selected to four All-Star teams during his time with the Blackhawks.

On February 28th, 2019 Kane became the 100th player in NHL history to score 400 goals when he netted his 11th of the season against Detroit Red Wings at United Center. Additionally, he became the third highest scoring U.S.-born player this season with 1,225 points behind Phil Housley and Mike Modano.

2. He is a Hart Trophy Winner

The Hart Trophy is presented annually to the most valuable player in NHL, and Kane has proven himself to be that man this season. Leading his team in goals, assists, and points, Kane looks set for one of his greatest seasons yet.

He is a four-time Stanley Cup Champion and one of the greatest American hockey players ever. His accolades include winning both the Art Ross Trophy and Conn Smythe Award, among others.

Patrick Kane was born in Buffalo, New York on November 19th 1988 to parents Patrick and Donna Kane. He has three sisters.

On Wednesday, Kane was named the 2015-16 NHL Hart Memorial Trophy winner - an incredible honor that marked his first win as an American-born player since Billy Burch in 1925, according to Sportsnet Stats.

He became the first Chicago player to win the Hart since Stan Mikita in 1968, at a time when more and more American players are making their way into the NHL.

Kane has earned multiple accolades during his career, such as the Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding regular-season player), Calder Memorial Trophy (rookie of the year) and Conn Smythe Award (MVP of Stanley Cup playoffs). Additionally, he's represented Team USA at the Olympics and been an integral part of Chicago Blackhawks success throughout their playoff run.

3. He is a Conn Smythe Winner

The Conn Smythe Trophy is presented to the most valuable player of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs since 1956. Only six players have won it multiple times: Bobby Orr, Bernie Parent, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby.

Patrick Roy is the only goaltender to win this honor three times and also the youngest player ever to do so, taking it at 20 years old in 1986. He joins Russians Andrei Vasilevskiy and Victor Hedman as two-time winners of the trophy.

It is essential to remember that the Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the most valuable player of each NHL team's Stanley Cup Playoffs. This honor is determined by a vote among all 18 members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

There have been 56 Conn Smythe winners, five of whom earned the award despite their team not winning the Stanley Cup. Joe Nieuwendyk (Dallas Stars, 1999), Brian Leetch (New York Rangers, 1994) and Ken Dryden (Montreal Canadiens, 1971) round out these recipients.

It's no shock that so many former college hockey players have earned the Conn Smythe award in recent years. After all, college hockey has produced some of the NHL's most talented young players.

This year's Stanley Cup Playoffs saw an unprecedented number of former college hockey players win the Conn Smythe Award - including Cale Makar who became the eighth player ever to do so with 29 points in 20 games. Other former college hockey greats that have won this prestigious award include Duncan Keith (Blackhawks, 2015), Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks, 2010) and Mike Smith (Oakland Raiders, 2008).

4. He is a Vezina Trophy Winner

The Vezina Trophy is presented annually to the NHL's outstanding goaltender as determined by general managers in the league. It was named in memory of Georges Vezina, a great goaltender with the Montreal Canadiens who sadly passed away from tuberculosis.

In contrast to the Hart Trophy, which is decided by hockey writers, the Vezina Trophy is decided by NHL general managers. Voting takes place at the end of each regular season and each voter ranks their top three candidates on a 5-3-1 points system. Once finalists are determined and announced at an NHL Awards ceremony following Stanley Cup Playoffs, winners are announced and presented with awards during a ceremony hosted by Hockey Canada following each finalist selection.

Patrick is a four-time Vezina winner, his first coming in 2015 when he led the Chicago Blackhawks to second place in the Central Division. Additionally, he has earned multiple awards such as the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award (awarded annually to NHL's most outstanding player as chosen by players), which honors those voted upon by NHL Players Association).

In addition to his Vezina win, he also holds two Stanley Cup victories - one with Chicago in 2015 and the other with Pittsburgh in 2016. With such an impressive resume, it makes him an ideal candidate for a Vezina victory.

His impressive play, high goal-save percentage and leadership capabilities have earned him the admiration of both teammates and fans alike. This past year he was named to the NHL All-Star Team and played an integral role in helping lead Chicago to the Stanley Cup Final.

5. He is a Vezina Finalist

On Friday afternoon, the NHL announced the finalists for the Vezina Trophy: Connor Hellebuyck of Winnipeg Jets; Tuukka Rask of Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy of Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Vezina Trophy is presented annually to the best goaltender in NHL. Voted on by each team's general managers, this honor is bestowed upon one deserving goaltender.

To be eligible for the award, a goalie must have started at least 69 games this season and his or her team should be able to rely on their backup to play well in case of injury. There have been six winners of the Vezina in modern times - three of whom repeated as champions.

When studying the history of the Vezina Award, there is a distinct connection between winning this award and having an impressive backup goalie. The last time a goalie won consecutively was 2007, when Martin Brodeur won both awards twice.

Kane has had an outstanding season thus far, but to stay at this level he must continue playing at his current level. With 28 wins in 44 starts this year and a.917% save percentage and 2.55 goals against average, Kane is well on his way to winning the Vezina award.

He has had an outstanding record in shootouts this year, boasting a.968% save percentage and four shutouts in 12 games. If he continues playing at this rate, he's likely to take home the Vezina award this season.

6. He is a Vezina Finalist

The Vezina Trophy is one of the most esteemed awards in NHL hockey. It is presented to the goaltender deemed to be the best at his position and voted on annually by all 32 general managers of the league.

Patrick Kane is an ideal nominee for this award due to his impressive play on the ice. As a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and recipient of numerous other accolades, Kane has proven himself an exemplary hockey player - not to mention an excellent person off it too!

He is a Vezina finalist this season and the preseason favorite to win it in 2022-23. His impressive stats and impressive saves have cemented him as an excellent candidate for this award.

His numbers may not be quite as impressive as they were last year, but his goaltending remains impressive. This season he has 28 wins and a.919 save percentage - second in the NHL.

The Vezina Trophy was first presented by the NHL in 1926-27 to honor Georges Vezina, an exceptional goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens who tragically collapsed during a game and later passed away from tuberculosis. Since then, it has been awarded to each year's best goalie in NHL competition - with no same winner having taken place for 14 years.

His highlight reel showcases him denying opponents of goals and making stunning saves. While his statistics aren't as impressive as they were last season, his overall performance has been excellent, leading to numerous awards and nominations in the process.