Nikita Kucherov Nets Hat Trick and Two Assists in Dominant Win

Nikita Kucherov led the Lightning to a 6-2 victory over the Kraken on Tuesday with a five-point performance, including his sixth career hat trick and two assists. Kucherov recorded seven shots on goal and finished plus-3. This performance keeps Tampa Bay within four points of the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres. Kucherov remains a primary offensive engine for the Lightning as they continue their push for a higher playoff seed in the division.