Russian forward Nikita Kucherov scored 150 points and set an NHL record
Russian Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov set a National Hockey League (NHL) scoring record in the 21st century. The NHL.com website writes about this.
In Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers, Kucherov had three assists. Now the Russian has 150 points in the current NHL season, taking into account the regular season. This figure is the best among all wingers in the league in the 21st century and ninth in its history.
Kucherov’s effective actions helped Tampa defeat Florida on home ice with a score of 6:3 and reduce the gap in the series. The Lightning now fall to 1-3 in the best-of-five series.
Previously, Nikita Kucherov became the top scorer of the NHL regular season. In 81 matches, he scored 144 points, scored 44 goals and made 100 assists.
Source: Lenta
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