Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning
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TAMPA -- Nikita Kucherov scored 32 seconds into overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Benchmark International Arena on Sunday.
The Lightning blow a two-goal third-period lead vs. the Ducks, but still pick up their second win of the season.
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 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).
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.
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