Nikita Kucherov’s two points lead Lightning over Maple Leafs, 6-4

Apr 17, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated by left wing Brandon Hagel (38) after his 100th assist of the year on a goal by center Brayden Point (21) during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY SportsThe one thing that we all wanted to see tonight happened. Nikita Kucherov had a heck of a night as he was buzzing around the offensive zone for the first period-and-a-half. Eventually, one of his teammates, Brayden Point, turned a pass into a goal to give Kucherov the magical number of 100 assists. It was part of a two-point night for Kucherov (his 41st multi-point game of the season) as the Tampa Bay Lightning closed out the 2023-24 regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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