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Nikita Kucherov Ties Steven Stamkos for Lightning’s All-Time Scoring Record

The Lightning opened their three-game road trip Tuesday night with a 6-2 win over the defending Western Conference champions in Vegas.

By Diandra Loux · The Hockey News

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:48 PM

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Nikita Kucherov reached 1,137 career points to tie Steven Stamkos for the Lightning's all-time scoring record.
Tampa Bay defeated Vegas 6-2 on Tuesday night to open their three-game road trip.
Kucherov recorded three points with a goal and two assists during the victory.

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Nikita Kucherov recorded a three-point performance to reach 1,137 career points, tying former captain Steven Stamkos for the Tampa Bay Lightning's all-time scoring record. Kucherov achieved the milestone during Tampa Bay's 6-2 road victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.

Kucherov assisted on goals by Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli before scoring on a third-period breakaway to match the record. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper praised the forward as a special talent, and Kucherov will have a chance to claim the record outright against Colorado on Friday.

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Nikita Kucherov Ties Steven Stamkos for Lightning’s All-Time Scoring Record

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