Kucherov's hat-trick helped "Tampa" to score a major victory in the NHL match
The meeting against Buffalo ended with a large score of 8-3. Forward Nikita Kucherov was recognized as the first star of the NHL game day
"Tampa Bay Lightning" won a major victory over the "Buffalo Sabres" in the match of the regular championship of the NHL. The meeting ended with the score 8-3.
The winners were Scott Saburin (19th minute), John Carlson (20), Brandon Hagel (25, 56), Yanny Gurd (34) and Nikita Kucherov (42, 45, 55), who scored a hat-trick and added an effective transfer. Russian goalkeeper “Tampa” Andrei Vasilevsky reflected 28 shots out of 31.
The Sabres had goals scored by Josh Doan (36), Jason Zucker (40) and Taige Thompson (41).
Later, Kucherov was recognized as the first star of the NHL game day. This hat-trick became his eighth in his career, which allowed him to equal Martin Saint-Louis on this indicator in the Tampa. Only Stephen Stamkos has more hat-tricks (13).
This season Kucherov has already scored 26 points (8 goals + 18 assists). He is the club's top scorer.
Tampa is second in the Atlantic Division with 26 points, and Buffalo is in sixth place with 19 points.
The next game Tampa will spend away against Columbus, and Buffalo will meet on the road with Chicago. Both matches will take place on the night of November 13 Moscow time.
