Monday, March 5, 2012

Modano Makes U.S. History; Scores 500th

DALLAS - Mike Modano became the second U.S.-born player to score 500 goals, and the 39th in NHL history, leading the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.

The 36-year-old native of Livonia, Mich., beat Antero Niittymaki on a rebound at 9:36 of the third period to move within two of Joe Mullen for the career lead among American players.

Modano joined Brendan Shanahan, Jaromir Jagr, Joe Sakic, Peter …

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