Kucherov Extends Point Streak to 12 Games, Hits 700 Career Assists

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov extended his point streak to 12 games, scoring a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Hurricanes. This followed a three-point performance (goal, 2 assists) in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Toronto, where he also achieved his 700th career assist. Over his 12-game streak, he has accumulated 8 goals and 20 helpers. Kucherov has been held off the scoresheet just once in his last 23 games. He now boasts 31 goals, 95 points, 160 shots on net, 38 PIM, and a plus-33 rating through 53 appearances, remaining a top contender for the Art Ross Trophy.