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Kucherov also became the third-quickest player born outside of North America, and the fastest Russian player, to reach 600 assists, accomplishing the milestone in 767 career games.

Kucherov notched an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit. Kucherov scored his 21st goal of the season in between setting up power-play tallies by Jake ...

The Lightning right wing scores a highlight-reel goal and becomes the second player in team history to claim 600 assists. TAMPA — As Nikita Kucherov crossed the blue line along the right wing ...

Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 TAMPA, Fla. -- Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal ...

PITTSBURGH — Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, and the Lightning beat the Penguins 5-2 on Sunday. The Penguins outshot the Lightning 14-2 in the opening period and took a 1-0 lead ...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Saturday night. Darren Raddysh had a goal and ...