Nikita Kucherov Returns From Injury With Three Assists
Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov recorded three assists on Saturday afternoon as the Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-6 in a shootout. The Russian showed no rust in his return to action after missing two games with an upper-body injury. With 85 points, Kucherov currently leads the NHL this season after adding his 50th, 51st and 52nd assists in the offensively-charged match. Look for Kucherov to continue his impressive performance as Tampa seeks to solidify their place atop the Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference and NHL through the remainder of the regular season.
Source: NHL.com