Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov achieved a career milestone with a goal in a 4-2 loss against the Sabres.

Tampa Bay superstar forward Nikita Kucherov, 32, scored the 400th goal of his career in the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Monday night, a power-play tally in the first period that gave him 126 points on the season.

Kucherov has 12 points (six goals, six assists) in his past three games to give him 118 points (40 goals, 78 assists) on the season and take over the NHL scoring lead from Oilers captain Connor McDavid, who has 116 (38 goals, 78 assists).

Retired NHL forward Pat Maroon has made a strong statement about Nikita Kucherov, calling the Tampa Bay Lightning star the most talented player he has ever seen. The praise comes during another dominant season for Kucherov.

Nikita Kucherov's assist against the Minnesota Wild means that he has now broken a major record topped only by Wayne Gretzky.

Nikita Kucherov had three assists in a four-goal first period and added another in the third to give him 100 points on the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning cruised past the listless Toronto Maple Lea

Nikita Kucherov is on a historic run. The Tampa Bay Lightning star explains why it’s not just talent but relentless focus, film study, and attention to the small details that are driving his dominance.

The Tampa Bay Lightning was back on its winning ways as it won the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a convincing manner; this win is another ke.

Nikita Kucherov scored three goals for his sixth career hat trick and added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Right winger Nikita Kucherov has led the NHL in scoring ...