Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets at home during the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season. The match ended with a score of 6:3.
In this match, Russian forward “Tampa” Nikita Kucherov scored two goals and two assists, scoring a total of four points.
In the current season, the 29-year-old Russian has 59 (16+43) points in 39 games, placing him in a clean third place in the NHL season goalscorer competition. Kucherov beat Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (58 points in 40 games).
Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid (77 points in 42 games) and Leon Draisaitl (62 points in 40 games) lead the scoring race.
It was previously reported that Russian striker Artemy Panarin’s bullet hit. brought New York Rangers defeated Minnesota Wild in NHL game.
Minnesota has lost its third consecutive loss and is sixth in the Western Conference standings with 48 points in 40 games. Rangers are fifth in the East with 53 points in 42 games.