Nikita Kucherov’s 1,000th career NHL point cleared the Tampa Bay Lightning bench in the second period of Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, but it was his 1,001st career point later in the game that made the bigger difference for Tampa Bay.

The Lightning blow a two-goal third-period lead vs. the Ducks, but still pick up their second win of the season.

Nikita Kucherov had an assist for his 1,000th career point as Tampa Bay got its first home win of the season. Victor Hedman registered his 800th career point and Brandon Hagel picked up career point No. 300. Jonas Johansson finished with 37 saves for Tampa Bay, which ended an 0-2-2 stretch with just its second win of the season (2-4-2)

Kucherov reached 1,000 points in 809 games. Only two active players have done it quicker: Connor McDavid (659 games) and Sidney Crosby (757). Only three players born outside North America have done it quicker: Peter Stastny (682), Jari Kurri (716) and Jaromir Jagr (763).

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov recorded a historic milestone in the team’s 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old winger notched a pair

Kucherov is now just the second player to record 1,000 points with the Lightning, as the first player to do so was Steven Stamkos. As for Hedman, he is the fifth Lightning player to record 800 points as a member of the club. In addition, according to NHL Public Relation s, he is now only the third active NHL defenseman to have 800 career points.