On this day in 2008, Mike Modano wrote his name deeper into the record books during one of the most storied playoff runs of his career. 

On May 14, 2008, the Dallas Stars superstar scored a power play goal for his 145th career playoff point, passing Chris Chelios as the highest-scoring American-born player in Stanley Cup playoff history.

The milestone came during a Western Conference Final clash against the Detroit Red Wings, a series that would ultimately go six games before the Red Wings advanced to win the Stanley Cup. The Stars had their deepest playoff run since 2000 that spring, eliminating the defending champion Anaheim Ducks before falling to the eventual champions Detroit Red Wings in the Conference Finals.

For Modano, the record was simply the latest chapter in a career built on historic achievements for American-born players. The Livonia, Michigan native finished his career as the NHL's all-time goal-scoring and points leader among American-born players with 561 goals and 1,374 points, and holds the record for most NHL playoff points by an American-born player at 145.

By the time he hung up his skates, he had played 20 years with the Stars and one with the Detroit Red Wings, finishing his 21-year NHL tenure with 561 goals, 813 assists and 1,374 points in 1,499 games.

Modano announced his retirement in 2011, was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame the following year, and in 2014 was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as the Dallas Stars retired his iconic number 9.

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