Nikita Kucherov Scores Natural Hat Trick in Dominant 8-3 Victory

Nikita Kucherov posted a natural hat trick and added an assist in Wednesday's 8-3 victory over the Sabres. All four of Kucherov's points came during an explosive third period as Tampa Bay blew the game open. It marked his first hat trick of the season and the eighth of his NHL career. Despite submitting a trade request in late October, the superstar winger has remained locked in, registering four goals and 11 points over six contests since the request became public knowledge.