Kucherov 3, MacKinnon 2 equals Lightning 6, Avalanche 3

Feb 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) is congratulated by defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) after he scored a final against the Colorado Avalanche uring the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY SportsWe billed this match-up as Nikita Kucherov, the number one point man in the NHL, versus Nathan MacKinnon, the number two point man in the league, and it didn’t disappoint. Kucherov had three points to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon had two points (and a bloody nose) in the loss. Brandon Hagel, Brayden Point, and Steven Stamkos had multipoint nights as the Bolts picked up their third win in a row.

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