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Nikita Kucherov etched his name alongside Stamkos in Tampa Bay Lightning history Tuesday, matching the franchise scoring record with 1,137 career points during a 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
The forward set the mark with a breakaway goal early in the third period. After stripping the puck from Vegas defenseman Jeremy Lauzon at the Tampa Bay blueline, Kucherov raced in alone and beat goaltender Carter Hart on the blocker side just over five minutes into the final frame.
Kucherov finished with three points, also assisting on goals by Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli. He has compiled 13 points through nine games this season, pacing the Lightning. He captured the Hart Trophy last season with 44 goals and 130 points in 76 games.
A second-round selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Kucherov has collected two Stanley Cups, two Hart Trophies and three Art Ross Trophies. He can break the record outright Friday when Tampa Bay visits the Colorado Avalanche.
Source: Daily Faceoff - Wed Oct 21, 1:52 AM ET
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