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Los Angeles • Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane scored in his 19th consecutive game Saturday night to set a new NHL record for the longest points streak by a U.S.-born player.
Kane scored a power-play goal midway through the first period of the Blackhawks' road trip finale against the Los Angeles Kings, beating Jonathan Quick with a high wrist shot and celebrating with a yell and a fist pump.
Kane's 14th goal of the season broke his three-way tie with American-born players Eddie Olczyk and Phil Kessel, who both had 18-game scoring streaks. The streak is the second-longest in Blackhawks history, tying a streak by Denis Savard 30 years ago.
Kane added an assist on Niklas Hjalmarsson's goal in the second period of the Blackhawks' 3-2 overtime loss, giving him 31 points during the streak.
"It's cool," Kane said. "You think about how many great American players have played the game, the two players that had that 18-game points streak and what they've done in their careers. So it's pretty cool right now, but kind of overshadowed by the loss."
Kane has 11 goals, 20 assists and nine multipoint games during the streak, which began Oct. 17. The three-time Stanley Cup champion also leads the NHL in scoring with 37 points.
Panthers 2, Red Wings 1 (OT) • Brian Campbell scored at 1:20 of overtime, propelling Florida to victory Sunday for its fifth straight win in Detroit. —
Standings
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Montreal 24 18 4 2 38 86 53
Ottawa 22 12 5 5 29 73 64
Detroit 23 12 9 4 28 56 60
Boston 22 13 8 1 27 73 64
Tampa Bay 24 11 10 3 25 57 55
Florida 22 10 9 4 24 60 59
Buffalo 23 9 12 2 20 50 61
Toronto 22 7 10 5 19 51 62
Metropolitan Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
N.Y. Rangers 23 16 5 2 34 70 47
Washington 22 16 5 1 33 71 49
Pittsburgh 22 13 8 1 27 50 51
N.Y. Islanders 23 11 8 4 26 64 57
New Jersey 22 11 9 2 24 53 55
Philadelphia 23 8 10 5 21 42 65
Carolina 23 8 11 4 20 47 66
Columbus 24 10 14 0 20 59 73
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Dallas 23 18 5 0 36 81 59
St. Louis 23 14 6 3 31 62 57
Nashville 22 12 6 4 28 58 56
Chicago 23 13 8 2 28 65 59
Minnesota 21 11 7 3 25 60 57
Winnipeg 24 11 11 2 24 64 75
Colorado 22 8 13 1 17 63 67
Pacific Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Los Angeles 22 13 8 1 27 55 48
San Jose 22 13 9 0 26 61 56
Arizona 22 12 9 1 25 61 62
Vancouver 24 9 8 7 25 69 65
Anaheim 24 8 11 5 21 47 65
Calgary 23 8 13 2 18 54 82
Edmonton 23 7 14 2 16 59 72
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.
Sunday's game
Florida 2, Detroit 1 (OT)
Monday's games
Colorado at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.
Carolina at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.
Edmonton at Toronto, 5:30 p.m.
Vancouver at Anaheim, 8 p.m.