Kucherov Sets Up Two Goals in Tampa's Road Win at Columbus
The Lightning leave Nationwide Arena 3-1 winners on the second night of a back-to-back, with Kucherov in on two of the goals.
Nikita Kucherov did not score in Columbus, but he finished the night with two assists and a plus 3 as the Lightning beat the Blue Jackets 3-1.
He played 20:53 over 23 shifts, fourth among Tampa Bay skaters and third among the team's forwards. Both of his points came at even strength. He put two shots on goal, had eight shot attempts, and added one hit and one giveaway. He had no power-play points.
It was a different night from his season norm of 8 goals and 20 assists in 19 games, since this time he made the plays for others rather than finishing them himself. His 21.1 minutes per game is close to what he played here.
The win leaves Tampa Bay at 13-4-2, first in the Atlantic, and improves the road record to 5-4-2. Columbus has now lost three straight.