Kucherov set the Tampa record for the number of seasons with assists
Russian striker Tampa Bay Lighting Nikita Kucherov set a record for the number of seasons in a row with 60 assists per season in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular championship. It is reported by the “Championship”.
In a visiting match against Washington Capitals (3: 1), the domestic hockey player gave the 60th effective transfer in the current season of the NHL. Thus, Kucherov became the first player in the history of Tampa with three consecutive seasons with 60 or more productive programs.
Kucherov is a double holder of the Stanley Cup in the “Tampa”. He has been playing for Tampa since 2013.
In the meeting between Capitals and Tampa, another Russian striker – Alexander Ovechkin distinguished himself. He abandoned the 884th puck in the NHL regular championships in his career and reduced the lag behind the record holder for this indicator of Wayne Gretzky to 10 goals.
Source: Lenta
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